The Lagos State Government has made a U-turn from its initial order to reopen the Ladipo Market on Monday morning.
The Lagos State Government has made a U-turn from its initial order to reopen the Ladipo Market on Monday morning.
The Managing Director/CEO of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the clarification in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday afternoon.
Gbadegesin said that Ladipo Market is still closed as it is yet to perfect some environmental and safety conditions, required before recommencing business activities.
He added that the market remained closed because it was observed that its management had not fully met stipulated mandatory safety and environmental measures earlier outlined by the Authority.
According to the LAWMA MD/CEO, some of the reopened markets include Oyingbo, Ile Epo Oke-Odo, and Alamutu as previously announced.
“Our primary concern is the safety of the people and environmental well-being at marketplaces. Reopening is contingent upon strict adherence to the safety conditions set forth by LAWMA,” Gbadegesin said.
“It is imperative that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent any potential risks.”
Gbadegesin added that while several markets had successfully met the outlined safety requirements and had been permitted to resume business, Ladipo Market would also be reopened to business activities, once it passed the requisite safety audit.