The Lagos State government has imposed a total ban on street trading, hawking, illegal structures on drainage systems, and displaying of wares on walkways across the state. This announcement comes as part of the government's efforts to create a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment in Lagos.
Tokunbo Wahab, the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, made this declaration. He expressed the need to curtail the disruptive activities of hawkers who sometimes engage in criminal activities against motorists and street traders who obstruct traffic flow on highways and streets. To ensure compliance with environmental sanitation laws, he has instructed the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (commonly known as KAI) to enforce these measures rigorously.
Furthermore, Commissioner Wahab ordered the immediate closure of Ladipo Market in Mushin due to various environmental offenses, including irresponsible waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and failure to pay waste bills. The market will remain closed until traders and market stakeholders meet the mandatory conditions for redress. This move is part of ongoing efforts to enforce compliance with environmental regulations in markets across the state.
In summary, Lagos State is cracking down on street trading, hawking, and other activities that disrupt public spaces to create a more orderly and cleaner urban environment.
Source: The Guardian
