The Lagos State Government on Saturday announced a total ban on the operations of wheelbarrow and cart pushers in the state, saying that their activities are inimical to maintaining cleanliness in the state.
With the flag off of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), the government says the continuous activities of cart pushers will pose a threat to the success of the initiative.
Also, according to the statement, investigations had revealed that the cart pushers are responsible for most of the illegal dumping of waste in canals and road medians which causes flooding.
"They also pose serious security threats because they use those carts to hide arms and ammunition and hide under the guise of carrying refuse to rob unsuspecting residents", the SSG said.
Furthermore, Bello said the government has finalised plans to ensure that the CLI would cover every area of the state and ensure that refuse is well packed and collected, urging residents to desist from patronising them or risk prosecution.
With the flag off of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), the government says the continuous activities of cart pushers will pose a threat to the success of the initiative.
Also, according to the statement, investigations had revealed that the cart pushers are responsible for most of the illegal dumping of waste in canals and road medians which causes flooding.
"They also pose serious security threats because they use those carts to hide arms and ammunition and hide under the guise of carrying refuse to rob unsuspecting residents", the SSG said.
Furthermore, Bello said the government has finalised plans to ensure that the CLI would cover every area of the state and ensure that refuse is well packed and collected, urging residents to desist from patronising them or risk prosecution.
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