The Lagos State Government has warned residents of the state against the display of rams on major highways, noting that the law against street trading is still in force.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tunji Bello, gave this warning on Thursday in a statement signed by the ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr Kunle Adeshina.
Bello also urged residents to respect the environment and dispose animal waste properly during the festive period.
He said, “It is not unexpected that there will be an increase in generated waste during and after the Sallah, therefore our Sanitation Intervention Programme with the combined efforts of the Ministry of the Environment and Lagos State Waste Management Authority is still on course to rid Lagos of indiscriminate refuse dump.
“I want to remind Lagosians that the law against street trading is still in force, and this includes the display of rams on major highways, road medians, lay-byes, gardens, and parks across the state.
“While it is a usual act for some traders to take advantage of the season to display and sell rams, this must be done at designated markets without defacing the environment, affecting traffic or compromising the wellbeing of Lagosians.”
Bello also called on citizens to guard against the outbreak of epidemics by ensuring that wastes are handled in the most appropriate way.
“All generated waste through the slaughtering of rams and other animals as well as waste from food items must be properly disposed of through bagging and placement at designated points,” he added.
