The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has urged traders of Aiyetoro and Oluwo fish markets, to consistently ensure a hygienic trading environment.

She urged the traders to  maintain cleanliness, and observe proper environmental sanitation in the markets.

Ms Animashaun said this during a visit to some of the market areas in Epe, on Saturday.

She said that clean markets were critical to public health.

According to her, poor sanitation can lead to outbreak of communicable diseases, especially in fish markets, where waste management must be handled with extra care.

The council chairman urged traders to dispose refuse appropriately, avoid indiscriminate dumping of waste, and ensure regular cleaning of stalls and surroundings.

She noted that environmental hygiene was collective responsibility, adding that everyone should be involved in this development.

Ms Animashaun also warned that the local government would not hesitate to enforce existing environmental laws, including sanctions against defaulters.

She assured traders of the council’s commitment to providing adequate waste disposal facilities and regular monitoring, to sustain a clean and healthy market environment.

The council boss also urged traders to desist from selling by the road side, to avoid accidents, noting that several motor accidents had occurred along the Aiyetoro market area.

“We, therefore, urge traders to stop selling on the road side,” she said.

(NAN)