Friday, April 11, 2025 - The Lagos State Government has sealed 13 markets in the Ketu-Mile 12 axis of the state for persistent violations related to illegal waste disposal.
The state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water
Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on his X handle on
Friday, saying that the action was an effort to promote environmental
cleanliness and safeguard public health.
Wahab said that the enforcement actions are in line with the
Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017, aimed at
ensuring responsible waste management and maintaining public order.
Ketu and Mile 12 markets were sealed last night due to
consistent violations, including the improper disposal of waste on roads,
medians, and highways.
According to Wahab, these actions have been deemed necessary
to restore cleanliness and public safety in these busy commercial areas.
The state government stressed that market stakeholders must
take full responsibility for proper waste management going forward to avoid
further disruptions.
“These enforcement actions are necessary to safeguard public
health and restore order to our public spaces,” Wahab stated.
Below is the full list of markets that have been sealed:
Erukan Market, Mile 12
Oja Oba Market, Ketu
Owoseni Tundas Market
Oba Ogunjobi Market, Mile 12
Shops Owners (BRT Terminal), Mile 12
Mile 12 Bus Stop Shops
Ketu Terminal Market (6 plazas)
Ifesowapo Shop Owners Market, Mile 12
Demurin St Plaza Shops, Ketu
The Occupant, 6 Demurin Road, Ketu
Ifelodun Market, Ketu
Ibadan Unit 1 Park (in-between Babajide Sanwo-Olu Market and
Ikosi Fruit Market)
Ketu Tipper Garage
The state government urged residents and market stakeholders
to collaborate in building a cleaner, safer, and more responsible Lagos.
It further stated that the enforcement was part of ongoing
efforts to ensure the city remains livable and sustainable for all.
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