Lagos State Government Seals 13 Markets in Ketu and Mile 12 Over Environmental Violations

The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against environmental misconduct by sealing thirteen markets and business plazas in Ketu and Mile 12. The crackdown targets persistent illegal waste disposal on roads and public highways.

Government Announces Enforcement Action

Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, confirmed the enforcement operation through his official X (formerly Twitter) account. The overnight operation focused on marketplaces where illegal dumping had continued despite repeated warnings.

“In line with our commitment to environmental sanity, Ketu and Mile 12 markets were successfully sealed last night for persistent violations, including illegal waste disposal on roads, medians, and highways – contrary to the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017,” Wahab stated.

List of Affected Markets and Businesses

• Erukan Market, Mile 12
• Oja Oba Market, Ketu
• Owoseni Tundas Market
• Oba Ogunjobi Market, Mile 12
• Shops at the BRT Terminal, Mile 12
• Mile 12 Bus Stop Shops
• Ketu Terminal Market (6 plazas)
• Ifesowapo Shop Owners Market, Mile 12
• Demurin Street Plaza Shops, Ketu
• Occupant at No. 6 Demurin Road, Ketu
• Ifelodun Market, Ketu
• Ibadan Unit 1 Park (between Babajide Sanwo-Olu Market and Ikosi Fruit Market)
• Ketu Tipper Garage

Recent Environmental Enforcement Actions

This latest action follows several previous enforcement measures by the Lagos State Government:

• In January, Block N of Ebute-Ero Market was sealed for illegal sewage discharge into public drainage systems
• A public toilet under Apongbon bridge was closed for discharging untreated sewage into Lagos Lagoon
• Nine establishments across Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo were sealed in December 2024 for noise and environmental violations
• Idera Market in Oshodi was sealed in September 2024 for environmental law breaches

Enforcement Process and Requirements

The closures were executed by the Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) during routine inspections. According to government policy, sealed markets and establishments will only reopen after full compliance with all corrective measures and directives.

Source: Nairametrics