Waste collection: Lagos state seals off Oyingbo, Alayabiagba Markets, lists 10 others for possible shutdown

The Lagos state government has sealed off the Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets over the terrible waste disposal and collection in the markets and the refusal to embrace proper environmental hygiene.

The Lagos state Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab in a post on X (formerly called Twitter), said the government sealed off the markets “following a series of unheeded warnings”.

The Commissioner also included 10 other markets that stand the risk of being shut down due to the terrible filth of their environments. They are Tejuosho Model Market Phase 1; Ladipo Market in Mushin; Anjorin Market; Irewolede Plank Market and Idi-Araba Obele Market.

Others are Oni Baba Market; Oba Morufu International Market (formerly known as Ejigbo Market); Ijora 7UP Market; Okeafa Plank Market; and Ifelodun Fruit Market, Amukoko.

FLASH

Following a series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene, @Lawma_gov has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets.
1/3@jidesanwoolu @drobafemihamza @followlasg #CleanerLagos #GreenerLagos pic.twitter.com/vLKgZLhGYj

— Tokunbo Wahab (@tokunbo_wahab) September 25, 2023