The Lagos State Government has cautioned traders against the roadside display and sale of rams and other livestock on highways, medians, and other unauthorised public spaces during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
This was disclosed on Monday in a statement by the spokesperson for the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adeshina, following a media briefing by the Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, held at Alausa.
According to the statement, the commissioner reminded residents that the state’s ban on street trading remains active and must be strictly observed, especially during the festive period when commercial activity typically increases.
“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.
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Wahab also urged Muslim faithful and other residents to properly manage waste generated during the celebrations by bagging refuse appropriately and disposing of them at approved collection points for evacuation by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).
He further stressed the importance of environmental responsibility during festive periods, noting that government efforts alone are not enough without public cooperation.
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“The state government remains responsible for enlightening residents on the need to demonstrate utmost love for their environment even as they celebrate the Eid,” Wahab said.
He assured residents that the ministry, in collaboration with LAWMA, would continue its efforts to eliminate refuse heaps and maintain cleanliness across the state.
The commissioner reiterated that environmental sustainability and public well-being depend largely on consistent adherence to sanitation laws and proper waste disposal practices.
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He warned that the government would not tolerate the sale or display of livestock on highways, road medians, lay-bys, parks, gardens, and other restricted public spaces.
Wahab also listed other environmental violations, including illegal stall erection, indiscriminate dumping of refuse, and failure to maintain hygienic surroundings, as offences that would attract enforcement actions.
“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.
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He encouraged residents to make use of designated parks, gardens, and recreational centres during the holiday period, while avoiding practices that could harm the environment.
Wahab concluded by calling for collective responsibility in maintaining a cleaner Lagos during the festivities, reaffirming the government’s commitment to environmental sustainability and public health.
