Lagos Clears Illegal Street Traders at Mile
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Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to restoring order on major roads.
This is as the state enforcement team dislodged illegal street traders at 2nd Rainbow Junction, inward Mile 2.
In a video shared by the Commissioner on X on Monday, enforcement officers were seen clearing traders whose activities had obstructed traffic flow, endangered pedestrians, and littered the environment
Wahab, in his statement, described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to keep Lagos roads safe and clean.
“Our enforcement team is currently dislodging illegal street traders constituting nuisance at 2nd Rainbow Junction, inward Mile 2. These activities obstruct traffic flow, endanger pedestrians, and litter the environment,” he said.
He stressed that the government would not relent in its drive to ensure a sustainable urban environment.
“We remain committed to keeping our roads safe, clean, and free of all forms of environmental infractions,” Wahab added.
The Lagos State Government has in recent months intensified enforcement against street trading and other environmental infractions, insisting that the actions are necessary to safeguard lives, reduce congestion, and promote a cleaner city.
