May 26 (THEWILL) — The Lagos State Government has warned traders against displaying and selling rams and other livestock on highways, road medians, and other unauthorised public spaces during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, issued the warning during a media briefing held at Alausa ahead of the Muslim festival.
According to a statement released by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina, the commissioner reminded residents and traders that the state government’s ban on street trading remains in force and would be strictly enforced during the festive period.
Wahab noted that while festive periods often witness increased commercial activities involving the sale of livestock, such activities must not obstruct public infrastructure or compromise environmental standards across the state.
“While it is not unusual for traders to take advantage of the season to market and sell livestock animals, it must be done without defacing the state or compromising the wellness and well-being of Lagosians,” he said.
The commissioner stressed that the government would not tolerate the use of highways, lay-bys, road medians, parks, and gardens for the sale or display of rams and other animals.
He further cautioned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse, erection of illegal stalls, and other environmental infractions capable of undermining sanitation efforts during the celebration.
Wahab urged Muslim faithful to ensure proper management of waste generated during the festivities by packaging refuse appropriately and disposing of it at designated collection points for evacuation by the Lagos Waste Management Authority.
“The state government remains responsible for enlightening residents on the need to demonstrate utmost love for their environment even as they celebrate the Eid,” the commissioner stated.
He assured residents that the ministry, in collaboration with LAWMA, had intensified measures to sustain cleanliness across the state and eliminate refuse heaps from major roads and public spaces.
According to him, the success of the government’s environmental sustainability agenda and improved public health outcomes depends significantly on residents’ compliance with sanitation regulations and responsible waste disposal practices.
“Let me restate the government’s resolve to firmly apply regulatory and enforcement measures against contraventions of environmental laws and regulations. I enjoin residents to voluntarily comply with the extant state environmental laws,” Wahab added.
The commissioner also encouraged residents to make responsible use of recreational centres, parks, and gardens during the holiday period, while avoiding activities capable of degrading the environment.
He reiterated the commitment of the Lagos State Government to maintaining environmental sustainability and safeguarding public well-being throughout the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
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