The Lagos State Government has sealed the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market in Mushin following alleged repeated environmental violations. The action was carried out along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road near the Apapa Oshodi Expressway as part of the state’s renewed enforcement of environmental laws.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the development on Sunday through a post shared on X. He stated that the market was shut due to indiscriminate refuse disposal on road medians and highways, as well as persistent illegal street trading. According to him, the decision reflects the government’s zero tolerance stance on activities that degrade the environment and endanger public safety.
Operatives of the Lagos taskforce were deployed to seal the market during the operation. The closure, officials said, is aimed at compelling compliance with environmental sanitation standards and discouraging practices that contribute to traffic obstruction and poor urban hygiene.
Ladipo Spare Parts Market, one of the largest automobile parts hubs in the state, has previously faced similar sanctions. In 2023, the Lagos State Government shut the market over environmental concerns but later reopened it after traders complied with stipulated waste management and sanitation requirements.
At the time, the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources stated that the reopening followed strict adherence to approved waste disposal practices. Commissioner Wahab had also emphasized that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu places strong emphasis on environmental cleanliness, public health, and safety as part of its development agenda.
The latest sealing suggests renewed concerns over compliance at the market, despite earlier commitments by traders and market leaders. The state government has consistently warned that markets and commercial centers must operate within the framework of environmental laws or face sanctions.
Residents and traders are now awaiting further directives from the government on conditions for reopening. Authorities have reiterated that enforcement actions will continue across the state to ensure a cleaner and safer Lagos for all.
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