Lagos first lady harps on sanitation, security of Lagos markets

First lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-olu, has advocated the need for sanitation and security in Lagos markets. Sanwo-olu stressed the need for improved and continued security consciousness in the market place, stating that with the situation of the country now, in terms of security, it has become paramount for all and sundry to be on the lookout for one another.

She advised market women in the state to take precautionary measures towards securing their property in and around the marketplace, also mentioning that it is the responsibility of all traders and customers, to imbibe the culture of vigilance and report suspicious movements in and around the markets to the appropriate quarters.

Speaking at a one-day seminar on market sanitation and security for market leaders, organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), in collaboration with the state ministry of local government and community affairs, the second in its series, the first lady implored traders to comply with the state government’s laws on the ban of motorcycles on restricted roads and advised them to embrace cleanliness of their environments to prevent possible outbreak of epidemic in markets.

She added that all market men and women should see it as a duty and responsibility in safeguarding the various marketplaces where they operate.

She also emphasised the need for thorough sanitation of the various open and closed market spaces across the state.

According to her, “I will like to thank you all for making time out to attend this very important event. The first time we held it was in January 2020. It was supposed to have held since then, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was stalled. Today, thus, marks the 2nf in its series, and we hope that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we will hold it as and when due.

“The seminar was initially held in Alausa, Ikeja, but we thought it right to take the event to different locations by reaching out to the people more effectively., and that is why we are in Ikorodu today. I must say I am very impressed with Ikorodu with regards to the level of cleanliness I’m witnessing here today.

Commissioner for local government and community affairs, Wale Ahmed, said that the theme of the seminar was apt and reiterated the commitment of the present administration to ensuring the security of life and property in Lagos markets.