*Ado-Odo/Ota Hosts Public Hearing on Environmental Sanitation and Trading Regulations*
The leader of the 9th Legislative Council,
Hon. Gbadamosi Mutairu, ACA, has said the two sponsored bills to establish an environmental marshall and regulates trading activities around roadways and pedestrian paths, requiring traders to obtain permits and prohibiting trading in designated areas will in no doubt boost the socio- economic activities in the area.
The legislative boss, Ado-Odo/Ota, Hon. Gbadamosi Mutairu, ACA, made this statement while convened a public hearing with stakeholders to deliberate on two proposed bills aimed at improving environmental sanitation and regulating trading activities within its jurisdiction, at the legislative Chamber in Ota.
Hon. Gbadamosi commended stakeholders for their turnout and noted that the proposed bills seek to address critical issues affecting the local government saying the hearing drew various groups, including the police force, transport unions, council of Baales, royal fathers, market leaders, and other concerned stakeholders.
He explained that the first bill, sponsored by the executive arm, establishes an Environmental Marshals Unit to monitor and enforce environmental laws and regulations adding that the second bill, sponsored by Hon. Seidu John, regulates trading activities.
Hon. Gbadamosi Mutairu assured stakeholders that their feedback would inform further refinement of the proposed bills, which aim to promote a cleaner environment, enhance public health and safety, and improve the overall quality of life for Ado-Odo/Ota residents.
Speaking at the hearing, the Onitetiku of Owode Ota, HRM Oba Abdulwasiu Ogungbayi, called for government intervention in ensuring that major markets meet standards and provide necessary amenities before enforcing the law.
He also appealed to the government to address safety concerns, particularly the issue of the market U-turn at Ijako, which has become a death trap for motorists.
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