The Lagos State Government reopened the Alaba International Market and some markets at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, on Saturday.
The markets were earlier shut down by the government due to improper waste management and other environmental infractions.
Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, disclosed that the markets were reopened after the environmental issues were addressed.
Wahab stated that the claims in some quarters that political motives were behind the closure of the markets is false, stressing that steps had to be taken to ensure a clean and healthy environment around business facilities.
Wahab explained that it is important to maintain a harmonious balance between commerce and environmental health.
