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Lagos govt makes U-turn on reopening of Ladipo market
The Lagos State government on Monday backtracked on the reopening of the Ladipo Market in the Mushin area of the state.
Reports emerged earlier on Monday that the state government had approved the reopening of Ladipo, Oyingbo, and two other markets in the state after their managements perfected environmental and safety conditions in the facilities.
Others are the Alamutu Plantain Market in Mushin and the Ilepo Market in the Abule Egba area of the state.
The government closed the four markets last week over the filthy environment.
READ ALSO: Union leader urges Lagos govt to reopen Ladipo market, calls for calm among traders
The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who made the clarification in a statement, said the Ladipo Market would remain closed because its management had not fully met the safety and environmental measures outlined by the agency.
He said: “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.
“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.”
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