The Lagos State Government on Saturday reopened Alaba International Market and some markets at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo. The markets were earlier shut down by the government due to improper waste management and other environmental infractions.
Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, said the markets were reopened after the environmental issues were addressed. Wahab stated that the claims in some quarters that political motives were behind the closure of the markets is false, stressing that the step had to be taken to ensure clean and healthy environment around business facilities.
The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said it worked with market officials to ensure the attainment of environmental standards. Gbadegesin said it was important for markets to operate in a manner that was economically viable and environmentally responsible. “We have standards that each market in the state have to comply with to make our business environment clean and healthy for buyers and sellers.
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