The Lagos State Government has reopened the Alaba International Market and some markets in the Trade Fair Complex, all located in Ojo, Lagos.
The market was closed for improper waste disposal and other environmental violations.
This was announced on the Lagos State Government website on Saturday.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that the markets were reopened after addressing most of the environmental issues, adding that the closure was not politically motivated but rather a step towards ensuring a clean and healthy environment around the business facilities.
He said: “The decision to reopen the markets follows a rigorous assessment and implementation of stringent environmental standards. These standards were set to guarantee that businesses in the state operate in a manner that is not detrimental to the environment and the well-being of people.
“I want to state emphatically that the closure of those markets has no ethnic or political motives behind it, as it was done to ensure cleanliness and environmental sustainability for the good of all residents”.
Wahab stressed the need for a harmonious balance between commerce and environmental health, highlighting ongoing enforcement actions He emphasized that the government remains resolute in its stance to seal any market or corporate entity failing to meet environmental standards.