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The Lagos State Government has taken the decisive step of closing Oke-Afa Market in Isolo and Katangua Market in Abule Egba due to violations of waste disposal regulations and unhygienic practices. The Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA), Folashade Kadiri, stated that the closure aims to address growing environmental health concerns in the areas.
Folashade emphasized that the government’s commitment to a zero-tolerance policy for improper waste disposal, initiated last year, remains steadfast. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stressed that markets or facilities engaging in reckless waste disposal would face sanctions. He urged markets and traders to adopt responsible waste disposal practices outlined by LAWMA to avoid penalties.
