In a bid to bolster public safety and uphold environmental hygiene, the Ogun State government has cleared roadside traders operating around the Kara cattle market near Ojodu Berger.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, Farouk Akintunde, confirmed the enforcement exercise on Wednesday.
He explained that the action was taken to foster a more sanitary and organised environment, while urging traders to make use of officially designated marketplaces.
Akintunde, who also serves as the chairman of the Ogun State Task Force on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, noted that the move is aimed at improving the visual landscape of the area and easing vehicular movement.
“The state government is determined to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of Kara cattle market and ensure there is free flow of vehicular traffic,” he stated.
Reaffirming the government’s dedication to fostering a secure and business-friendly atmosphere, the OGEPA chief emphasized that the wellbeing of residents remains a top priority.
Notably, the Kara cattle market holds the distinction of being the largest of its kind in the South-West region.
