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Breaking: Lagos - To Shutdown Ladipo, Oyingbo Markets Indefinitely

As a result of the refusal to pay for waste services, poor waste management, the indiscriminate waste disposal and general poor waste management situation at the markets. 

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a statement that from next week Thursday, the Ladipo and Oyingbo markets would be shut down indefinitely.

LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, made this known, he expressed concerns over the unhealthy environmental practices by traders in those markets, despite repeated warnings and reminders. He called for necessary and immediate sanctions.

He said: “Our attention has been drawn to the deplorable state of the environment around Ladipo Market, Mushin and Oyingbo Market, resulting from reckless waste dumping by traders.

“Despite serving them abatement notices, they have continued the mindless environmental violation. We are left with no other choice than to evoke the necessary sanction of shutting down the markets. This is also meant to serve as a deterrent to other nonchalant markets.”

Odumboni said that the authority had, in recent times, redoubled its efforts to ensure that business activities in all Lagos markets were carried out inBreaking: Lagos announces date to shut Ladipo, Oyingbo markets indefinitely, for the good of all.

“We have intensified our sanitation efforts by deploying trucks to clear black spots across the metropolis, especially business facilities.

"However, these efforts are being tainted by the activities of mischievous persons who would rather dump their waste indiscriminately on the roads, than pay for waste services.”

Traders in other markets were urged to adhere strictly to environmental hygiene. If they fail to maintain a proper hygiene, they will face similar sanctions. 

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