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 By Peter Dansu  The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon Babatunde Hunpe, has announced plans to clear traders from roads an...

 By Peter Dansu 

The Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon Babatunde Hunpe, has announced plans to clear traders from roads and walkways across key commercial areas in Badagry, as part of renewed efforts to improve accessibility, safety, and the overall outlook of the town.

The Chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring order and improving the trading environment during an inspection tour of ongoing works at the Badagry Roundabout. He explained that the project covers the reconstruction of the designated garage, installation of perimeter fencing, and the relocation of traders currently occupying walkways and road medians.

According to him, vehicles, commercial motorcyclists, buses, cars, and minibuses will henceforth be directed into properly designated spaces to ease congestion and promote safer and more orderly traffic flow around the roundabout.

The inspection later moved to Agbalata Market, where Hon Hunpe assessed existing facilities and outlined further interventions. These include relocating traders blocking walkways and drainages, restructuring the market garage and motor park, and reconstructing access roads leading into and out of the market. He also directed engineers to carry out structural integrity tests on selected facilities to ensure the safety and durability of market structures.

Speaking during the tour, the Chairman stressed that orderly commercial spaces and effective traffic management are critical to urban development, public safety, and economic growth. He noted that a well organised market and roundabout would not only protect traders and commuters but also improve the aesthetic appeal and commercial value of Badagry.

In a related engagement, Hon Hunpe met with newly recruited casual workers, including gardeners and waste management personnel, who are expected to support Environmental Health Officers in keeping the local government clean. He charged them to carry out their duties diligently in line with his administration’s Keep Badagry Clean initiative.

The Chairman was accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Mr Towolawi Taiwo, the Council Manager, Mrs Olusanya Mary Abosede, the Council Engineer, Engr Fadairo Ibrahim, the Chairman of the Council Asset Committee, Mr Kamorudeen Ajape, and other members of his team.