The Lagos government has announced a total ban on street trading and hawking across the state.
The commissioner for environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement on Friday via social media. According to Wahab, the ban is aimed at curtailing the multiple nefarious activities allegedly perpetrated by hawkers who disguise themselves to rob motorists and street traders who disrupt the free flow of traffic on highways and streets in the state.
Hundreds of thousands of Lagosians sell food and household goods in traffic, providing a valuable service to commuters.
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