Alaba International Market and a few other marketplaces at the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo have reopened thanks to the Lagos State administration.
Remember how the market was closed earlier due to inappropriate handling of waste and other violations of the environment?
Tokunbo Wahab, the commissioner for the environment and water resources, said in a statement on Saturday that the decision to reopen the markets was taken following a careful assessment and the application of stringent environmental regulations.
He went on to say that the markets weren’t reopened until the environmental issues had been addressed, rejecting any notion that there were political reasons for the shutdown.
“I firmly declare that there were no political or ethnic motivations behind the closure of those markets; rather, it was done to maintain environmental sustainability and cleanliness for the benefit of all locals.
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“These guidelines were established to ensure that companies operating within the state do not negatively impact the environment or the health of the populace,” Wahab stated.
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the managing director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, commented on the reopening of the markets and stated that the organization collaborates with market officials to guarantee that environmental criteria are met.
According to him, it’s critical that markets function in an environmentally and commercially sustainable manner.
“Every market in the state is required to adhere to our guidelines in order to maintain a hygienic and salubrious business environment for both vendors and consumers.
“These include effective garbage management, discarding rubbish in drainage channels, and having zero tolerance for waste burning in the open.
The use of market policing officers to keep an eye on cleanliness in the marketplace and keeping a safe distance from medians, road setbacks, and the surrounding area to prevent careless dumping are two more.
Additionally, since street trading and trading on shoulders and medians of roads impede traffic flow, we must see to it that these practices are eliminated.
“Tariffs must also be paid in full because any infraction of the specified regulations may result in fines and the closure of the offending markets,” he warned.
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