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Ogun State Issues Warning to Market Traders over Illegal Waste Dumps

Ogun State Issues Warning to Market Traders over Illegal Waste Dumps

The Ogun State Waste Management Authority has warned market leaders and traders against dumping refuse inside market premises. The MD of OGWAMA spoke after crews cleared long-standing waste heaps at the Farmers Market in Ifo and Mamu Market in Ijebu North. He described dumping within market areas as unacceptable. It creates environmental hazards and risks contaminating food, leading to potential food poisoning and disease spread. The state government has engaged market leaders on proper disposal methods. It will not tolerate a return to illegal dumping, and any market found violating sanitation rules could be shut down to protect public health.

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jayjay

Did traders receive any notice before OGWAMA cleared those waste heaps at Farmers Market and Mamu Market?

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hala

Would anyone know if vendors received a prior alert or notice before the agency proceeded with clearing those waste piles?

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julia

It's surprising these waste heaps stayed for so long despite OGWAMA's presence at both markets in Ifo and Ijebu North.

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I
isa

I no sure say strict warning go stop traders from dumping, especially when market space dey crowded and disposal options limited.

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grace

Market associations should organise designated collection points and partner with OGWAMA for regular refuse pickups to avoid future warnings.

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