WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Lagos State Government has mandated the immediate closure of Mandilas Market for the next two days to allow marketers to adhere to its directive for the self-removal of illegal makeshift structures constructed on road setbacks within and around the market premises. This closure directive was issued during a joint inspection and enforcement operation conducted by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies and other relevant government bodies responsible for emergency management, as stated on the state government’s website. The statement highlighted that this enforcement activity followed the lapse of a 14-day notice previously issued by the State Government for traders to clear their goods and shops from the roads, particularly in the vicinity of Mandillas on Lagos Island. Leading the enforcement team were Dr. Olajide Babatunde, Special Adviser on e-GIS and Urban Development; Bola Olumegbon-Lawal, in charge of the Central Business District; Engr. Nurudeen Sodehinde, Permanent Secretary of the Office of Urban Development; and Arc. Gbolahan Oki, General Manager of LASBCA. Dr. Babajide, addressing the rationale behind the extension, explained that prolonging the initial deadline aimed to provide affected shop owners with additional time to retrieve their belongings and voluntarily dismantle obstructions from walkways. Expressing dissatisfaction with the traders’ level of non-compliance and indifferent attitude, he emphasized the state government’s determination to enforce compliance and removal, if necessary, following the expiry of the revised deadline.
LASG orders closure of markets around Mandilas building for safety complaince
