We will abide by the agreement signed

"We will abide by the terms of the agreement signed"- Chairman, Ladipo main market

Following the re-opening of the Ladipo auto spare parts market in Mushin, the chairman of the main market has assured the government that they will do all that is in their powers to ensure compliance to the rules of engagement.

Making the statement while speaking to reporters about the recent gesture of the government, Mr. Kingsley Ikechukwu,  lauded the government for keeping to its promise. “We really thank the government for the gesture. We will abide by the terms of the agreement signed.”

The government in closing the market two weeks ago asserted that the market would be re-opened once all the conditions for re-opening are met.

Some of the conditions as listed by the State Commissioner for environment Mr. Tunji Bello who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Office of Drainage Service, Mr. Muyideen Akinsanya include Non-conversion of the drainage Right of Way (RoW) into trading points and mechanic workshops;  Non-conversion of the access roads in the market for trading activities, non-conversion of the shops in the market for residential purposes, no dumping of wastes and vehicle parts into the canal, maintaining the general cleanliness of the market.

According to him, the agreement also impressed it on the traders not to dump wastes and vehicle parts into the canal and that they should maintain the general cleanliness of the market environment at all times.

Also on the agreement are “that Aguiyi Ironsi International Trade Centre shall remain closed until a resolution is reached with Mushin Local Government, while all statutory revenues, and fees shall be payable to Mushin Local Government and other relevant Government Agencies regularly.

“That no mechanic workshop shall operate on any access roads leading to the market; while only one-side parking shall be operated by the traders.”

Government also nullified all allocations and permit around the canal setbacks stressing that traders shall patronize Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) appointed PSP operators and pay service charges promptly, while the LACEC has been empowered to ensure compliance by all the traders in the market.

“Failure to adhere to the stipulated conditions and agreement shall resort to the Government relocating them from the present location.” it stressed.