Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, gave a seven-day ultimatum to roadside traders in the State.
Gatekeepers News reports that occupants and owners of illegally erected kiosks, containers, shanties and business operations in the State are expected to vacate the roadside or face the full wrath of the law.
The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbojuola, gave this ultimatum during his visit to Ojoo community in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state.
Mogbojubola stated that their activities have been constituting a nuisance to public health.
The Commissioner added that “the act has been causing unwarranted obstruction of free flow of traffic, passersby and vehicles” contrary to the Environmental Sanitation Regulation, 2013.
“Illegal operations should be halted, especially, on the roadsides and drainages occupied by the individuals. And you must vacant this place in seven days.”
He, therefore, advised that business activities should be relocated to more suitable places meant for them in the neighbourhood markets.
This, he said, would curb road accidents and loss of lives and property.
