Illegal occupants get two weeks to exit Jankara market- LASG

Illegal occupants selling wares within Jankara market have been given two weeks to vacate the premises of the market or get evicted by the government, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has said.

The Commissioner made this announcement during a working visit to Jankara market, Lagos Island to examine activities within the popular market.

The assessment tour of the old Jankara Market on Lagos Island by Dr. Idris Salako and members of his team, is ahead of the proposed renewal of the Lagos Island @jidesanwoolu @jokesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @aloma1241 @MPPUDLagos #LASG #ForAGreaterLagos pic.twitter.com/ic7wd1d6ql

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) January 20, 2020

Explaining the motive behind the clearing of the market, Salako said it was in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda of the present administration in the State.

He promised to provide a clean and healthy environment for the traders and their customers after clearing the market.

He said the market would be cleared to create a clean and healthy environment for the traders and their customers @jidesanwoolu @jokesanwoolu @drobafemihamzat @gboyegaakosile @Mr_JAGs @LSMOH @aloma1241 @MPPUDLagos pic.twitter.com/eF9XCOGFQ0

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) January 20, 2020