The Ikorodu Local Government, through the Ikorodu Local Government Market Board, launched a market fumigation and environmental sanitation initiative to prevent disease, promote hygiene, and provide a safer, cleaner market for trading.
The Executive Chairman, Hon. Prince Abdul-Lateef Adedayo Ladega, officially inaugurated the programme, represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Bisiriyu Babawale Alogba.
The market fumigation was officially launched by the Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Prince Abdul-Lateef Adedayo Ladega, represented by his Vice Chairman, Hon. Bisiriyu Babawale Alogba.
Dignitaries who attended the launch included the Deputy Leader of the local government’s legislative arm, Hon. Mutiat Fatuga, Hon. Idris Shokunbi, Ward A Councillor, Hon. Oshikoya Oladimeji M., Ward G Councilor, Hon. Lateefat Egbetokun, Ward E Councilor, the Chairman of the Ikorodu Local Government Market Board and Special Adviser on Market Matters, Hon. Misbaudeen Alejo, other members of the Ikorodu Local Government Executive Council, and members of the Ikorodu Local Government Market Board.
The Market Board chairman reiterated collective responsibility, regular sanitation, and proper waste disposal within the market, urging market leaders, traders, and buyers to maintain a clean environment.
Alhaji Fatai Lasisi of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, who served as the guest speaker, applauded the initiative, mentioning that the cleanliness of our markets promotes public health, enhances business prosperity, and attracts customers.
The Iya Oloja General of Ikorodu Division, Chief Mrs. Busola Isikalu, the Deputy Iya Oloja of Ikorodu, Mrs. Bukola Osho, Iya Oloja Sabo Market, Alhaja. Abeni Ojulari and other market leaders across Ikorodu Local Government who were present at the occasion commended the initiative and encouraged traders to participate actively.
The initiative shows the Ladega administration’s commitment to sustainable market development and environmental health across Ikorodu.