The Lagos State Government announced the closure of the Ladipo Spare Parts Market located along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road on Sunday. This measure was taken due to repeated violations of environmental laws. Notably, this is the third time within four years that the market has been shut for such infractions.
Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, shared the news via a post on his social media account.
Wahab stated: "This morning, the Lagos State Government sealed the Ladipo Spare Parts Market along the Airport Road due to ongoing environmental infractions, including indiscriminate waste disposal along the median and illegal street trading. #ZeroToleranceLagos."
The decision to close this notable spare parts hub in Mushin is a part of the continued enforcement efforts by the state to uphold environmental regulations and deter illegal street commerce and improper waste management.
The market has faced previous consequences related to similar issues.
It was only reopened in 2023 after meeting set waste management standards, as reported by Kadiri Folashade, the Director of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources. Compliance with these standards was mandatory for its return to operations.
Wahab stressed that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu prioritizes environmental cleanliness and public health in alignment with the THEMES Plus agenda, and insists that all markets across the state must adhere strictly to appropriate waste management practices.
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