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The re-opening of LAWMA was announced by Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO, in Lagos. Dr. Gbadegesin emphasized the significance of implementing strict compliance procedures to protect public health and insulate citizens from potential future health emergencies.
According to Gbadegesin, the reopening of the markets was carried out in strict adherence to the necessary circumstances.
According to Gbadegesin, today marks the reopening of Ladipo Market, Oyingbo Market, Alamutu Ologede Market, and Ile-Epo Oke Odo Market. These markets have undergone significant renovations and compliance measures, which include the implementation of strict conditions and a written mandatory undertaking. As a result, they are now ready to resume business transactions.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) emphasized the necessity for the reopened markets to adhere to a predetermined set of obligatory requirements outlined for them before restarting their activities.
These requirements encompass the establishment of a designated waste disposal area, the construction of a block work fence and platforms to accommodate double dino bins, the acquisition of double dino bins for waste containment, and the implementation of sustainable market waste management measures to ensure consistent cleanliness of the market premises.
It is imperative to implement and enforce appropriate trash disposal legislation, ensuring that individuals adhere to proper waste disposal practices. Additionally, engaging bin keepers and fostering partnership with authorized Public Service Providers (PSP) operators are crucial for timely evacuation of waste materials.
According to Gbadegesin, it is crucial to ensure timely payment of garbage bills, remove street merchants from road medians and setbacks, and prevent unauthorized vending activities.
As to his assertion, an unsanitary marketplace serves as a conducive environment for the proliferation of severe illnesses such as cholera, typhoid, Lassa fever, Ebola, malaria, and various others.
The speaker emphasized that it is imperative for the state to take action and prevent certain marketplaces from subjecting the residents of Lagos State to avoidable conditions, provided that appropriate measures are implemented.
Gbadegesin emphasized the intention to impose stricter penalties, such as the permanent closure of the implicated market, for any subsequent infractions.
The individual earnestly urged the executive members of the state's markets to fulfill their obligations, while also encouraging traders to prioritize public welfare by maintaining hygiene in their trading activities. This practice is expected to yield mutual benefits for both traders and their clients.
The speaker further stated that the job of monitoring market operations' compliance with established conditions will be delegated to local government agencies.
The individual emphasized the importance of public participation in this endeavor by promptly notifying LAWMA of any identified deficiencies in cleanliness.
The speaker emphasized to various markets within the state that LAWMA's policy of strictly prohibiting irresponsible garbage dumping in markets was still being implemented. The speaker cautioned that markets that fail to comply with this policy face the possibility of closure and substantial financial penalties.
To address waste management concerns within your locality, please contact the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) via their toll-free numbers: 07080601020 and 617.
According to a report by NAN, on September 30th, the Lagos trash Management Authority (LAWMA) issued an order for the immediate closure of Ladipo Market in Mushin. This action was taken in response to several environmental violations committed by the market, such as irresponsible trash disposal, unsanitary conditions on the premises, and failure to pay waste bills, among other infractions.