The Lagos State government has taken a significant step by instituting a complete ban on street trading, hawking, the construction of illegal structures on drainage systems, and the display of goods on walkways throughout the state.
The Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, Tokunbo Wahab, officially announced this decision via his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), on Friday. Wahab explained that this move is a vital part of the government’s ongoing efforts to create a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment for its residents.
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Under this new regulation, “The state government @followlasg has declared a total ban of street trading, hawking, displaying wares on walkways, and building illegal structures on setbacks.”
The state government @followlasg has declared a total ban of street trading, hawking, displaying wares on walkways, and building illegal structures on setbacks.#CleanerLagos pic.twitter.com/D3ZwhV2GgR
— Tokunbo Wahab (@tokunbo_wahab) September 29, 2023
Wahab emphasized that this action is primarily aimed at curtailing the illicit activities of hawkers who often disguise themselves to engage in criminal activities, such as robbing motorists, as well as street traders who disrupt the smooth flow of traffic on highways and streets.
To ensure strict compliance with the environmental sanitation laws, he has instructed the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI, to enforce these regulations diligently.
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