- Market Reopening: The Lagos State Government has reopened the Ketu fruit market after a temporary closure due to non-compliance with environmental regulations.
- Compliance Achieved: The market was reopened after traders cleaned up the premises overnight, demonstrating a satisfactory level of compliance with environmental laws.
- Government Intervention: Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stated that the government had served abatement notices to the market previously, but the traders failed to comply.
- LAWMA’s Role: The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) played a crucial role in the cleanup, intervening where private sector operators were challenged and ensuring the market’s waste was properly managed.
- Enforcement: Wahab emphasized the government’s commitment to enforcing environmental regulations, warning that non-compliance would not be tolerated.
The Ketu fruit market was sealed on Thursday due to non-compliance with environmental laws, but was reopened after traders demonstrated a willingness to comply. Wahab noted that the market’s cleanliness had improved significantly after the overnight cleanup, allowing the government to reopen the market.
The Lagos State Government’s decision to reopen the market highlights its commitment to enforcing environmental regulations while also providing opportunities for traders to comply. Wahab’s inspection tour and directives demonstrate the government’s proactive approach to addressing environmental concerns in the state.
During his inspection tour, Commissioner Wahab also instructed the removal of illegal shanties constructed on the drainage channel of King Ado High School on Ojo Giwa, highlighting the government’s efforts to address environmental concerns beyond market areas.
