The Lagos State Government has reopened Alaba International Market after many days if closure over poor sanitation.
The state government also announced the reopening of some markets in the Trade Fair Complex, all located in the Ojo area of Lagos.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said the markets were reopened after addressing most of the environmental issues.
He however added hat the closure was not politically motivated, but rather a step towards ensuring a clean and healthy environment around the business facilities.
He said, “The decision to reopen the markets follows a rigorous assessment and implementation of stringent environmental standards.
“These standards were set to guarantee that businesses in the state operate in a manner that is not detrimental to the environment and the well-being of people.
“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.”
Wahab stressed the significance of maintaining a harmonious balance between commerce and environmental health, stating that the enforcement action would be a continuous one.
Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency worked closely with the markets’ stakeholders to ensure the implementation of necessary changes to meet required environmental standards.
He said, “We have standards that each market in the state has to comply with, to make our business environment is clean and healthy for both buyers and sellers. “
