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The Oyo State Government has again called on street traders to vacate the roads or face sanctions, especially within the Ibadan metropolis.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs. Modupe Adeleye gave the warning in Ibadan today during a sensitization programme with market men and women.
She said the Oyo State Government is poised to find a lasting solution to the menace of street trading and illegal dumping of refuse in the State.
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While Adeleye harped on the need for collaborative efforts amongst stakeholders at curbing the menace, she stressed that the exercise was not aimed at witch-hunting anyone.
She called on market, community and transport union leaders among other stakeholders to caution their members to stop the allocation of trading spots on roads and major streets to traders in the State.
The Permanent Secretary said traders and residents must align with the Oyo State Government in its renewed efforts at curbing indiscriminate waste disposal.
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She noted that the Oyo State Government has put in place some major efforts, especially by engaging a Waste Management company, Mottainai Recycling Ltd, in tackling refuse disposal and recycling.
Adeleye noted that street trading impedes the free flow of traffic and operatives of the Ministry are resolute to take an uncompromising posture in enforcing street trading laws of Oyo State.
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