Plate 4.9 Redevelopment of Balogun Market into a shopping mall

The objective of the Lagos state government has been to create a safe, friendly, and sustainable environment which is conducive for living, business, and pleasure (Lagos State Government 2009a).

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  Efficient community-based waste management.
  
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  Aggressive greening and beautification of open spaces, decrepit loops, verges, and medians under Operation Green Lagos (plate 4.11).
  
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  Social rehabilitation and economic empowerment of “area boys” (miscreants) through their engagement in environmental beautification and landscaping projects, thereby adding value to society and upholding the dignity of labour.
  
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  Upgrading of the Olusosun landfill, Ikeja, through construction of three access roads to tackle the perennial Oregun traffic, as well as the installation of deodorisers to eliminate pollution, thereby enhancing the air quality and public health of adjoining neighbourhoods.
  
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  Construction and equipping of eight waste-transfer-loading stations at Yaba, Ogombo, Ebute-Elefun (Simpson), Oshodi, Ishasi, Ajegunle, Abule-Egba, and Oba Ogunji Street, Agege.
  
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  Procurement of 240 waste collection trucks and 3 Tana giant landfill compactors for efficient management of waste at the landfills.
  
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  Introduction of Dino bins in over 2,000 locations across the state and evacuation of illegal dumpsites at 10 locations including Obele Oniwala (Surulere), Oba Ogunji Street (Agege), Opebi (Ikeja), Ajah (Eti-Osa), and Festac Gates (Amuwo), as part of a new waste disposal/environmental project.
  
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  Establishment of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
  
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  Building of seven mini fire stations situated at the Palm Shopping Mall; Lekki; Simpson Street, Lagos; Ojo-Alaba Market, Ojo; Oriade; Ikotun; and Apapa Dockyard to complement existing ones.