The Lagos State Government has closed the Oke-Afa, Isolo, and Katangua markets in Abule Egba due to serious environmental breaches including waste disposal laws violations and several unsanitary behaviours around the markets.
Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, emphasised that the government’s zero tolerance for trash strategy, which was launched last year, was still on track in an effort to address the growing health risks associated with the environment.
He pledged to penalise any market or establishment involved in careless rubbish disposal.
In Wahab’s words:
“The government has not jettisoned it’s zero tolerance for waste initiative which we have been pursuing since last year.
“The only way for markets and traders, is to engage in decent and civilised waste disposal practices as outlined by the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA. Any market or facility that runs foul of this arrangement will face sanctions.”
cc: Vanguard Ng
