Ladipo market remains closed, says Lagos State

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Lagos State Government has backtracked on its decision to re-open Ladipo International Auto Spare Parts Market, saying it remains closed.

The Managing Director/CEO of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who made the clarification, noted that the market remained closed because it is observed that its management had not fully met stipulated mandatory safety and environmental measures earlier outlined by the Authority.

Gbadegesin said those conditions were required before business activities could recommence.

“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. It is imperative that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent any potential risks,” Gbadegesin said.

The LAWMA boss 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.

The market was earlier reopened alongside Oyingbo, Ile Epo, Oke-Odo and Alamutu markets.

LAWMA officials said when they arrived for the official re-opening of the market, that they observed an essential part of the conditions have not been met.