Ogun State Government Issues 100 Days Ultimatum to Traders at Kara
Ogun State government has issued a 100 day ultimatum to traders at the Kara cattle market in Isheri to relocate to Ogere International Market along Lagos – Ibadan Expressway over unhealthy practices.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr. Sam Oyeleye who made this known in Abeokuta explained that the relocation of the market became necessary to avert environmental degradation and restore public sanity as well as hygiene to the area.
Dr Oyeleye said the market would cease to exist after the December 31st deadline, adding that the market would be reduced to ground zero with the demolition of all stalls, shanties and makeover structures.
He pointed out that the state government had continued to receive report of unhealthy disposal of wastes and other environmental nuisances from the market as well as open defecation on the median and road setbacks despite provision of public toilets provided by the government
Dr Oyeleye assured the cow sellers and other traders of adequate security and warm welcome from their host community adding that their movement will be in phases starting from their cattles, to the closing of abbatior at Kara to the final movement of other traders.
