The Lagos State Government has temporarily closed the Ladipo Spare Parts Market on Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road (Apapa–Oshodi Expressway) following persistent environmental violations.
Environment and Water Resources Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab announced the shutdown on Sunday via a social media post, citing the market’s continued failure to comply with waste management regulations.
“This morning, the Lagos State government sealed Ladipo Spare Parts Market along Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road (Apapa–Oshodi Expressway) due to repeated environmental infractions, including indiscriminate refuse disposal on the median and highway, as well as illegal street trading. #ZeroToleranceLagos,” Wahab stated on X.
The closure of the well-known Mushin spare parts market represents the latest phase of state enforcement aimed at upholding environmental standards, preventing unauthorized street trading, and ensuring proper waste disposal.
This isn’t the first time Ladipo Market has faced penalties for environmental infractions. In 2023, the state allowed the market to reopen after operators met sanitation requirements and demonstrated compliance with waste management protocols.
During the 2023 reopening, Wahab highlighted that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration places significant emphasis on environmental cleanliness, public health, and safety under the state’s THEMES Plus development agenda. He stressed that all Lagos markets must maintain strict adherence to waste management best practices.
Sunday’s action signals renewed determination by state authorities to address persistent non-compliance issues at the busy commercial hub.
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