The Lagos State government on Monday reminded residents to ensure that the gains already made towards a cleaner environment in the city are not eroded as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir.
In a statement, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr.Tunji Bello, said residents should complement the efforts of the various agencies in the timely evacuation of waste and cleaning of drains, especially during the festive period.
He said all waste generated through the slaughtering of rams and other animals and waste from food items should be properly disposed of after bagging them, through approved PSP operators, just as everyone must avoid unsanitary actions.
Bello, while felicitating all Muslims, urged Lagosians to celebrate with moderation, bearing in mind that the COVID-19 pandemic is still around.
“In view of the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic and observance of the prescribed safety protocols, everyone must always ensure that they handle waste in the most appropriate ways,” he said.
Bello also used the opportunity to remind Lagosians that the law against street trading is still in force, stating that any form of street trading which includes display of rams on major highways, road medians, walkways, lay-byes, gardens and parks across the state will not be tolerated.
He said that while it is not unusual for traders to take advantage of the season to market and sell rams and other livestock, this must be done in designated markets without defacing the state’s aesthetics or compromising the wellness and wellbeing of residents.
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