The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed several markets, shopping complexes and commercial premises in the Ikotun-Igando area over persistent environmental sanitation violations, while also issuing notices of intention to seal more businesses along the Ojuelegba-Lawanson-Itire corridor.
The enforcement exercise, carried out on Saturday by LAWMA’s Project WISE West team, targeted businesses along the LASU-Igando Road in Alimosho after repeated cases of indiscriminate waste disposal on road medians despite previous warnings, sensitisation campaigns and compliance notices.
According to LAWMA Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the operation builds on the success of a similar enforcement exercise along the Yaba-Ojuelegba corridor, which significantly improved environmental cleanliness. He said the agency has now expanded the initiative to other parts of the state to strengthen compliance with sanitation laws.
Among the sealed premises are Owode Market, Omo Oba Shopping Complex, Oja Oba Market, Irewolede Market, Egan Junction Market, BoA Shopping Complex, Blissful Electronics Stores, and several other commercial establishments. LAWMA said the affected premises will remain shut until they meet all environmental compliance requirements.
The agency also warned that illegal waste disposal on road medians, drainage channels and other unauthorised locations violates Lagos State environmental laws and will continue to attract sanctions. LAWMA urged traders, market associations, property owners and business operators to maintain clean surroundings, use only their assigned PSP waste operators and dispose of waste responsibly, reaffirming its commitment to cleaner, healthier and more sustainable communities across Lagos.