Lagos State Government Orders Immediate Closure of Mandilas Market for Compliance
In a bid to enforce directives aimed at removing illegal structures within and around Mandilas Market, the Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the market for the next two days. This decision was reached during a joint inspection and enforcement exercise led by key officials including the Special Adviser to the Governor on eGIS and Urban Development, Olajide Babatunde, and the Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Nurudeen Sodehinde.
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| Officials at Mandilas Market |
The closure aims to provide an opportunity for marketers to comply with the government’s directive by removing makeshift structures encroaching on road setbacks and obstructing walkways. According to Babatunde, the extension of the initial ultimatum underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring a well-organized and clean city environment.
Speaking to reporters, Bola Olumegbon-Lawal, the Special Adviser on Central Business District, urged affected shop owners to voluntarily dismantle illegal attachments and extensions. The government emphasizes the importance of self-compliance to achieve a city free from environmental nuisances.
The General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, Gbolahan Oki, reiterated the government’s stance on maintaining orderliness in the state’s commercial hubs. The closure of Mandilas Market reflects the administration’s determination to create a conducive business environment while upholding urban development regulations.
Shop owners are encouraged to cooperate with the authorities during this period to facilitate the removal of unauthorized structures and ensure compliance with urban planning laws. The government remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing urban landscape in Lagos State.
