Lagos State authorities have sealed several markets in Ketu and Mile 12 overnight due to repeated illegal waste disposal, contravening the 2017 environmental law
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a move to enforce environmental regulations, Lagos State authorities successfully sealed multiple markets in the Ketu and Mile 12 areas last night.
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The enforcement action targeted persistent violations of the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017, specifically the illegal disposal of waste on roads, medians, and highways.
The state government emphasised that these measures were essential to protect public health and restore order to public spaces.
They stressed the need for market stakeholders to assume responsibility for appropriate waste management practices moving forward.
The complete list of markets sealed includes:
- Erukan Market, Mile 12
- Oja Oba Market, Ketu
- Owoseni Tundas Market
- Oba Ogunjobi Market, Mile 12
- Shops Owners (BRT Terminal), Mile 12
- Mile 12 Bus Stop Shops
- Ketu Terminal Market (six plazas)
- Ifesowapo Shop Owners Market, Mile 12
- Demurin Street Plaza Shops, Ketu
- The Occupant, 6 Demurin Road, Ketu
- Ifelodun Market, Ketu
- Ibadan Unit 1 Park (situated between Babajide Sanwo-Olu Market and Ikosi Fruit Market)
- Ketu Tipper Garage
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The Lagos State government urged collective effort towards building a cleaner, safer, and more responsible Lagos for all its residents.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
