By Peter Omopo
The Lagos State Government has sealed the Ladipo Spare Parts Market in Mushin over what it described as persistent violations of environmental regulations, intensifying enforcement efforts at one of the state’s busiest commercial centres.
The closure affects the market located along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road on the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway. The development was announced on Sunday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement shared on his official X handle.
According to Wahab, the market was shut down due to repeated environmental infractions, including indiscriminate disposal of refuse on road medians and highways, as well as illegal street trading activities. He noted that the enforcement action aligns with the state’s zero-tolerance policy on environmental abuse.
The state government said the move forms part of an ongoing crackdown on environmental offences, which authorities warn pose serious risks to public health, environmental sustainability, and traffic safety across the metropolis.
Ladipo Spare Parts Market, a major hub for automobile spare parts and accessories, has previously been sanctioned for similar violations. In 2023, the Lagos State Government reopened the market after traders reportedly complied with prescribed sanitation and waste management standards.
At the time, the Public Affairs Director of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Kadiri Folashade, confirmed that the market was allowed to resume operations after meeting the state’s environmental and waste disposal requirements.
The Commissioner reiterated that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu remains committed to environmental cleanliness, public health, and safety in line with the THEMES Plus development agenda. He warned that markets and commercial operators across the state must strictly adhere to approved waste management practices or face sanctions.
The government said monitoring and enforcement exercises will continue across Lagos to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
