Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared zero tolerance for indiscriminate waste disposal and street trading in the state.
This came after 18 months of intense sensitisation.
The governor emphasised the state government’s readiness to enforce existing laws around traffic, waste management and street trading as contained in the Oyo State Roadmap for Sustainable Development 2023-2027, Section 6 tagged Rule of Law.
Governor Makinde, who stated this in a recent newsletter, noted that after about 18 months of sensitisation, his administration would be taking action against anyone who was found to be running foul to the law
He explained that the Rule of Law Authority would be working with existing agencies to enforce the laws and urged residents of the state for support and cooperation.
“It is imperative to let our people know that we will be taking action against anyone who is found to be running foul to these laws so that our actions are not viewed as something that is sudden.
“The Rule of Law Authority will be working with existing agencies to enforce these laws. We ask for your usual support and cooperation as we take these steps that will further support sustainable development in our dear State,” Makinde stated.
While saying that his government would be providing N500 million as ‘enterprise support’ for youths trained in Nasarawa under the Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project (YEAP), he added that the First City Monument Bank (FCMB), which is partnering with his administration, would provide an additional N1 billion.
