THE Lagos State Government has reopened Alaba Rago Market, Ojo, having met some of the conditions set for reopening sealed markets in the state, following its closure last week for various environmental infractions.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, who visited the market on Sunday for assessment, was accompanied by the Special Adviser on Environment, Mr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu; Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Mr. Gaji Omobolaji; Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Lekan Shodeinde, the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, and Chairman of Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Shola Jejeloye.
The commissioner said the market was reopened after meeting set sanitation compliance conditions, calling on all markets to prioritise cleanliness and adhere to environmental standards, as the state would continue to clamp down on filthy markets.
During the inspection tour of Awolowo Road – Norman Williams – Kanike close drainage channel earlier today, I noticed the brazen disregard for the contravention notices served to the property owners whose properties fell within the drainage setback. I have instructed that the illegal structures be removed from tomorrow – Monday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FgQ5mw3x5g?si=KNCz6Tqgd8qVtYAi
This inspection exercise was to ascertain the level of compliance and it is discouraging to see that just a few homeowners have complied while a larger percentage have not made any move regarding the matter despite several meetings held with the property owners.
I also inspected the ongoing intervention exercise for the restoration of the Blue Line Right of Way corridor along the Lagos – Badagry Expressway to check the level of compliance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czLlfbLySKM?si=YDJM3SCu9zzVdWY8
Thereafter, I visited the shut Alaba Rago market where I met with the executives of the market to ascertain compliance with the checklist handed to the market.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtL-Ll6brEs?si=MRnIdLz3svStwEPQ
I was accompanied by the Special Adviser on Environment, Mr Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, Permanent Secretaries Office of Drainage Services Engr Lekan Shodeinde and Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji, the Area Commander, and other stakeholders.
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