The Lagos state government says the Alaba International Market and some markets in the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, have been reopened for business.
The commissioner said the business facility was not shut down due to political reasons but to achieve healthy environmental practices.He said the government will continue to close down any market found violating the standard practices. “I want to state emphatically that the closure of those markets has no ethnic or political motives behind it, as it was done to ensure cleanliness and environmental sustainability for the good of all residents.”Muyiwa Gbadegesin, managing director and chief executive officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority , said the dumping of waste in drainage channels must be stopped.
“These include but not limited to: proper containarisation of waste within the markets, procurement of a double dino bins and placement in designated areas within the markets.