Lagos State government has ordered the immediate reopening of Ladipo Market in Mushin and Mile 12 International Market, having complied with environmental standards and safety measures earlier listed as precondition for reopening shut markets

The state government, while announcing the reopening of the markets, said they have met the most critical conditions that bordered on the environment and public health.

It said they were also expediting action on other necessary areas, in line with the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources observation.

The commissioner for the environment and water resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said the markets were reopened after a thorough assessment, covering environmental compliance, waste management practices, and general cleanliness within the market, involving a collaborative efforts of LAWMA and the market stakeholders.

He said issues critical to the environment, public health and safety, were non-negotiable, as the government would not watch helplessly as those values were compromised and eroded by the conduct of a few people.