TRADERS of the Ladipo International Market, Lagos, on Monday,
counted their losses estimated at over N2 billion, as the market was
shut down by state Ministry of the Environment.
The losses, according to information gathered, were as a result of over 5,000 closed shops in the market, where operators were estimated to be making over N2 billion on daily basis, including an estimated 10,000 young men from different backgrounds who earn their living at the multimillion naira market daily.
The market was shut at around 4.00 p.m by officers of the Ministry of the Environment, who stormed the market in a convoy of policemen, who, at a point, had to resort to shooting of canisters of tear gas to disperse scores of traders who had attempted to gain access into the market.
Hundreds of traders, majority of who are spare parts dealers, transporters, as well as those who sell food items, were seen in various groups bemoaning their fate.
Also affected by the development were scores of businessmen who eke out a living through haulage business, another prominent business at the market.
According to information gathered by the Nigerian Tribune, the closure, as of the time of this report, had started to take its toll on other business activities, as many people who had come to purchase vehicle spare parts left disappointed.
Nigerian Tribune gathered that problem started when the state Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tunji Bello, reportedly visited the market on Tuesday last week, amid reports of gross filth that abounded in the market.
Sensing trouble, traders in the market were said to have devoted over four hours to sanitise the entire market during the last environmental sanitation in the state.
When contacted, an official of the ministry, who spoke with the Nigerian Tribune under condition of anonymity, said in a matter of hours, a press statement from relevant quarters would be issued to that effect.
“I am not authorised to speak on the issue, but in matter of hours, possibly latest tomorrow (Tuesday), a press statement from relevant sources will be issued. But for now, nothing further can be said,” he said.
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The losses, according to information gathered, were as a result of over 5,000 closed shops in the market, where operators were estimated to be making over N2 billion on daily basis, including an estimated 10,000 young men from different backgrounds who earn their living at the multimillion naira market daily.
The market was shut at around 4.00 p.m by officers of the Ministry of the Environment, who stormed the market in a convoy of policemen, who, at a point, had to resort to shooting of canisters of tear gas to disperse scores of traders who had attempted to gain access into the market.
Hundreds of traders, majority of who are spare parts dealers, transporters, as well as those who sell food items, were seen in various groups bemoaning their fate.
Also affected by the development were scores of businessmen who eke out a living through haulage business, another prominent business at the market.
According to information gathered by the Nigerian Tribune, the closure, as of the time of this report, had started to take its toll on other business activities, as many people who had come to purchase vehicle spare parts left disappointed.
Nigerian Tribune gathered that problem started when the state Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tunji Bello, reportedly visited the market on Tuesday last week, amid reports of gross filth that abounded in the market.
Sensing trouble, traders in the market were said to have devoted over four hours to sanitise the entire market during the last environmental sanitation in the state.
When contacted, an official of the ministry, who spoke with the Nigerian Tribune under condition of anonymity, said in a matter of hours, a press statement from relevant quarters would be issued to that effect.
“I am not authorised to speak on the issue, but in matter of hours, possibly latest tomorrow (Tuesday), a press statement from relevant sources will be issued. But for now, nothing further can be said,” he said.
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1 comment:
Hello i like to share my story with you and please publish it for the general public to learn from it and as well be careful to fall in their hand again.
It happen i plan to buy a Tv for my use and decide to go to laid to buy a fairly use since am not that buoyant to get a new one so i ran into this handsome looking guy who offer to help me while i tip him after the service which i agreed since am not too conversant with the market,So this guy told me he will take me to where i can get a good fairly used Tv which i am happy and go with him , he took me to a shopping plaza in front of FO Oil named RMB PLAZA,WH/6 By CANAL Ladipo Market, The name of the shop he took me to was ZUBYTEX ELECTRONICS own by one Azibike, they said he is an imported he sale good TV of which they only sale scrap Tv which wrap with nylon and sale to people with the hope of you buying a good and working tv. Once you pay they tell you they have to take you to where you text the TV with the hope it will work by to my surprise when they unwrap the Tv its a scrap so you have to pay those people who help you test it and they will tell you they can help you repair it thats it just a minor thing which you will want to do at the end you discover they all work hand in hand and all your money is gone. if you decide to go back there to fight or to complain you want your money back they will beat you up get away with all your valuables and they as well work hand in hand with the police in Ladipo market and as well as the amber in the market, so its not a good ideal to go back there to ask for your money and thats how it gone and you lose your hard earn money...Please linda if you can share this with the general public for them to be careful not to fall a victim that is why am sharing with you since i know your blog is widely read everywhere.Here is the number of the guy if you won't mind using your connect with the authority to make this bad thing stop and God bless you as you share this to the general public.
Thanks
Kenny.
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