By Olusegun Folarin
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 the 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 and 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 reports 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 a warm welcome from their host community adding that their movement would be in phases starting from the movement of their castles, to the closing of the abbatior at Kara to the final movement of other traders.
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