ABATTOIR MARKET TRADERS BREATHE EASY AS OJOKORO COUNCIL ENFORCES HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY'S DIRECTIVE
In a significant victory for local traders, Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. (Barr.) Rosiji Oluyemisi Adenike, has enforced a directive from the Lagos State House of Assembly to resolve the contentious Abattoir Meat Market land dispute, bringing relief to the business community.
Acting on a mandate from Hon. Olotu Emmanuel, Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture, Hon. Rosiji oversaw the immediate removal of "trespassing" signage at the market, paving the way for proper documentation and regularization of market occupancy without fear of intimidation or unlawful eviction.
Addressing elated traders, Hon. Rosiji gave unequivocal assurances that neither contractors nor the Lagos State Agricultural Land Holding Authority would be allowed to forcefully remove or harass market occupants. "The House of Assembly has spoken," she declared. "As Executive Chairman of Ojokoro LCDA, I will ensure these directives are obeyed to the letter. No one will disrupt your livelihoods." She stressed no structures would be demolished, urging traders to continue their legitimate businesses fearlessly.
Under Hon. Rosiji's supervision, the trespass signboards were taken down alongside Divisional Police Officer of Abattoir, SP Shade Akeem, and Council Engineer Mr. Ope G.O. The Chairman encouraged market leaders and shop owners to reach out to her office promptly if they face harassment or threats, reiterating her administration's commitment to defending constituents' rights lawfully and peacefully.
As the signboards came down, traders broke into applause and expressions of gratitude, hailing the move as a bold and compassionate intervention by a servant-leader. The resolution has injected hope and clarity into the previously embattled business community, showcasing Hon. Rosiji's dedication to protecting traders' interests in Ojokoro LCDA.
