Illegal roadside trading will no longer be tolerated in Osun —Commissioner for Commerce

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo

Osun State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry, Cooperatives and Empowerment, Dr Bode Olaonipekun has said the State will no longer accept illegal roadside trading.

This, according to him, has impeded the free flow of movement as well as expose traders and the general public to road hazards.

The commissioner made this known while addressing the leadership of the Igbona Market in the state capital, Osogbo.

He said, “In its efforts at securing lives and putting a stop to roadside accidents, Osun State Government has reiterated its commitment to outlaw market overflow into the roads in the state.”

Dr. Olaonipekun expressed his displeasure at how traders displayed their wares on the road, adding that enforcement would start in earnest to ensure the safety and security of the people.

According to him “We have realised that market like Igbona and few other periodic markets across the state have turned to daily market and the government will be standing up to ensure that market overflow into the roads is brought to proper check”.

He emphasised that the need for the control is to ensure a free flow of traffic around markets inside Osogbo metropolis to help the smooth running of traffic diversions engendered by the Olaiya flyover currently under construction.

He enjoined market men and women in the state to abide by the law to put up their wares in more conducive areas as task force agents would be dispatched to enforce compliance.

In his remarks, the Babaloja of Igbona Market, Elder David Iyiola appreciated the Commissioner for his visit and promised that the leadership of the market will start enforcing no roadside trading.