Lagos Ban On Hawking: Full Enforcement Begins Today

As Lagos State government commences full implementation of the law banning street trading in the state today, a showdown seems inevitable between the Task Force, empowered by law and some hawkers.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, last Thursday, ordered the implementation of the law, prescribing jail term of six months or N90,000 fine, or a combination of both.

Despite that, street trading went unabated all through the weekend in the state, in almost all the areas with heavy traffic. But the buyers and sellers are now to be prosecuted.


The Environmental Offences Task Force told Tribune on Sunday, that full implementation would begin today, until the state is rid of street trading.

A trader Ogbonna in the Ketu area said government was yet to enforce the law and news had been reaching them in the area that total enforcement begins today.

Hawking on the Ketu, Berger axis continued as usual Sunday. A few traders were seen displaying goods of different shapes, with items like soft drinks, air freshners and other goods up for sale on the road.

Same applies in other areas. Will the enforcement go on without some resistance? We are watching.

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