Yemi Obafemi
The Lagos State Government has said that Ladipo Market has not been reopened, as it was yet to perfect some environmental and safety conditions, required before recommencing business activities.
This was disclosed on Monday by the Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, saying that the market remained closed because it observed that its management had not fully comply with the safety and environmental requirements earlier outlined by the authority.
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.”
He further said, 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.
Some of the reopened markets include: Oyingbo, Ile Epo Oke-Odo and Alamutu in different parts of the state.
