The Oyo State Government has set machinery in motion to clamp down on street traders, in the enforcement of total ban on street trading in the State.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs. Modupe Adeleye said the move is in furtherance of the state government’s commitment to stamp out street trading on the state highways and other major streets in the metropolis.
She said in Oyo State, street trading is now prohibited and a punishable offense according to the environmental laws of the State.
Mrs. Adeleye added that the State Government under the leadership of Engr. Seyi Makinde places a premium on safety of lives and properties.
Speaking further, Mrs. Adeleye also appealed to residents to ensure proper disposal of refuse in the State, as the Oyo State Government will not tolerate illegal disposal of refuse by residents.
It could be recalled that the ministry had earlier engaged traders in an aggressive sensitization and awareness of the government’s zero tolerance to street trading. In attendance were all stakeholders, including the Babaloja General of Oyo State and other market leaders.
Markets visited by the Permanent Secretary and officials of the Ministry include Beere Market; Oja-Oba; Idi-Arere; Oranyan; Molete; Eleyele and Bodija International Market amongst others
