Lagos Traders Defy Dislodgement, Return to Streets
Street traders in Lagos have resumed trading at Tafawa Balewa Square and the Costain Under Bridge after being dislodged by the state government. The traders, including Bisi and Feronmi Oladele, expressed that the rising cost of renting shops, which is N500,000 per annum, makes it impossible for them to afford formal retail spaces.
They argue that the government should provide affordable shops instead of displacing them. Oladele mentioned that they pay N500 daily for trading tickets issued by local government officials.
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, stated that the traders' activities are unacceptable as they contribute to littering and obstruct public spaces. He emphasized that the enforcement operations aim to maintain environmental cleanliness and public order, urging traders to operate only in designated areas.
Gbadegesin warned that LAWMA would continue to collaborate with relevant agencies to address issues undermining public order.
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