Lagos govt shuts popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market

The Lagos State Government on Sunday morning sealed the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market along Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, citing repeated violations of environmental laws.

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the action via X, stating: “Lagos State government, this morning, sealed Ladipo Spare Parts Market along Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road (Apapa–Oshodi Expressway) over repeated environmental infractions; indiscriminate refuse disposal on the median/highway and illegal street trading. #ZeroToleranceLagos.”

He stated, “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.”

The popular spare parts hub in Mushin was closed as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to enforce environmental laws, discourage street trading, and curb improper waste disposal.

The market has previously faced sanctions for similar violations.

In 2023, the state government reopened Ladipo Market after it fulfilled environmental and sanitation requirements and complied with established waste management standards.