“Have mercy on us” – Moment Lagos state government seizes traders’ goods displayed along the highway

"Have mercy on us" - Moment Lagos state government seizes traders' goods displayed along the highway

On Friday, January 5, the Lagos State government took stringent action by seizing goods displayed by traders along major highways. A video circulating online captured the intense moment when traders pleaded for mercy as their goods was being confiscated. The crackdown was executed by special operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC).

The operation targeted street traders operating on various key routes including Agege Motor road, Old Secretariat GRA Ikeja, Awolowo way, Alausa Secretariat, Agidingbi Jakande road inward LTV 8, Ojodu Berger, and Fagba road. The Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the necessity of the enforcement. In his words; ”We cannot be emotional about enforcement. We have severally warned that traders should desist from displaying or selling things on the walkway, setbacks or main road. It defaces the city and majorly for people’s safety. Early Friday, Special operatives of KAI/LAGESC again dislodged street traders operating on Agege Motor road, Old Secretariat GRA Ikeja, Awolowo way, Alausa Secretariat, Agidingbi Jakande road inward LTV 8, Ojodu Berger, Fagba road.” See below;

University student enters market to celebrate rag day, receives free food items from traders (Video)

University student enters market to celebrate rag day, receives free food items from market traders (Video)

Glory Francis, a Nigerian university student, took to the streets to observe rag day, an annual tradition where students have fun and receive free food items from market traders. Glory’s exuberant outing was captured in a viral TikTok video, which showcased her infectious joy and the generosity of the market community. The video, shared by Glory Francis on her TikTok account, captured the essence of the lively event. Dressed in traditional “rags,” the young lady could be seen radiating excitement as she navigated through the bustling market. Onlookers watched with amusement and delight as she weaved her way through the stalls, brimming with smiles at the sight of her enthusiasm. One of the highlights of Glory’s adventure was the unexpected act of kindness from the market women. As she interacted with the vendors, they gladly offered her an assortment of free food items. In the video, she tightly clutched a generous tuber of yam and gleefully waved fresh, vibrant vegetables in the air, much to the cheer and applause of the onlookers. @Diva said;  “The best rag ever. You need to chop and get strength.” @Annie commented;  “Omo your joy is contagious.” @Jenny said; “Y ready go the market. See your bag.” @Divine joy commented;  “Na so one woman dash us akpu make we share during my time.” @ShamcyGold said; “You use rag day get food stuff smart move.” @Damilola7 asked; “I hope everything is going well at home?”  @Mya Vincent commented; “I’m very happy for you, wishing and dreaming every day to be in university one day.” See below; @glory_francis It was fun with those market women i swear😻😻 i think I should start something with them😂#AdaEbonyi #fypシ #viralvideo ♬ Lonely At The Top – Asake

Sanwo Olu donates N100M to traders

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu, on Wednesday donated N100M to traders whose goods were burnt in Akere Mart.

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The donation was given to the traders Allied Dealers Association, AMPADA, in the Ajegunle area of the state on March 15th. The governor also proceeded to lay the foundation for a new two-story budling to be erected. It will be recalled that fire gutted Akere AMPADA, Apapa, Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state, destroying goods and properties worth millions of naira at Akere Auto Spare Part Market Kirikiri Road, Olodi, Apapa area of the state.

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Unfortunately, it was learned that a taxi driver died in the incident, which affected over 90 spare part shops.