The Lagos State Government, under the authority of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the Ladipo Market has not been reopened, as it is yet to fully comply with some environmental and safety conditions required before recommencing business activities.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has reopened markets, including the Oyingbo, Ile Epo Oke-Odo, and Alamutu markets.
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who clarified on Monday, October 9, 2023, noted that the market remained closed because it was observed that its management had not fully met stipulated mandatory safety and environmental measures earlier outlined by the Authority.
In his words: “Our primary concern is the safety of the people and environmental well-being at marketplaces. Reopening is contingent upon strict adherence to the safety conditions set forth by LAWMA. All necessary precautions must be taken to prevent any potential risks”.
Gbadegesin added that while several markets had successfully met the outlined safety requirements and had been permitted to resume business, Ladipo Market would also be reopened to business activities once it passed the requisite safety audit. 
