The Sangotedo market in Eti Osa has been shut down by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for indiscriminate dumping of refuse and poor hygiene practices by traders, which has created serious environmental problem in the area.
The shut down was contained in a statement by LAWMA’s director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri on Friday evening.
The statement cited the governor’s executive order on traffic and sanitation matters, which stresses zero tolerance for environmental abuse, including illegal and indiscriminate dumping of refuse and defacing the environment.
LAWMA noted that the government’s efforts at restoring environmental sanity in the area were being thwarted by unhygienic activities of traders, who had consistently violated environmental laws and refused to patronize assigned PSP operators.
It stressed that the management was working round the clock to reposition the organization to rid the state of waste, necessitating the introduction of “Lagos at 4 am” operation and other laudable initiatives, aimed at restoring environmental integrity in the state.
The statement further said that the authority had strongly warned of severe sanctions, including further closure of markets that indulge in indiscriminate dumping of refuse and on road medians.
It urged residents to support the state government’s quest to establish sustainable and livable environment that would be the pride of everyone, adding that they should shun indiscriminate waste disposal and patronize assigned PSP operators.