Ogun State Government has launched a renewed enforcement drive at Kara market, insisting on compliance of traders and operators with the mandatory five metre setback along the length of the market corridor.
The Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Hon. Tolu Poviwhede, who also doubles as the new Chairman of the Taskforce on Environment made this known, while leading a team of Taskforce on enforcement tour of Kara market, saying the initiative was aimed at improving environmental safety, as well as reducing congestion particularly during this festive season.
According to the SA, the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya, had earlier in a meeting between the management of the Ministry and Kara market, gave the directive that coordinated interventions, involving Environmental Officials and management of Kara market should work together for effectiveness, adding that the setback enforcement was essential for public safety.
He noted that the 5 meter setback was not optional. It was designed to reduce traffic congestion particularly during the festive season, to create safe walkway for the market users.
The Special adviser noted that while carrying out the exercise, some make shifts structure built too close to the access roads were marked for removal, just as traders were advised to reorganize their stalls in line with the approved spatial layout or risk sanctions.
The representative of the Seriki of Kara market, Alhaji Hamsat Saidu, while responding, acknowledged the government’s directive, saying the market authority had earlier held a meeting with the Hon. Commissioner for Environment and they were always ready to comply with the directive given by Government to ensure a safe and healthy market environment.
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