Why we sealed market, relaxation centers – Ogun govt

Abeokuta, Ogun – The Ogun State Government has closed the popular Adatan Market and two relaxation centres in Abeokuta due to environmental violations and illegal roadside trading.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Hon. Farouk Akintunde, announced this decision following an enforcement exercise. He serves as the Chairman of the Ogun State Task Force on Environmental Compliance.

Akintunde explained that the Adatan Market was shut down because traders were indiscriminately dumping refuse into drainage channels and displaying goods on walkways and in drainage.

He emphasised that the government will no longer tolerate violations of environmental regulations.

“Market traders across Ogun State should take ownership of drainage channels in front of their shops, desilt and clear them to prevent flooding, while they should also note that Thursday of the week has been set aside in Ogun State for markets to observe sanitation which must be strictly adhered to,” he said.

Hon. Akintunde revealed that the enforcement and eventual closure of the market followed several months of warnings and engagements with traders, which they refused to yield to.


The Ogun State English Protection Agency (OGEPA) boss noted that the series of enforcement actions underscored the State Government’s zero tolerance on Environmental pollution and its renewed commitment to keeping the State clean.

Subsequently, Alaga Restaurant along Mercy road, Panseke and Sintinatti Bar in Oke-Ilewo, both in Abeokuta, were also sealed for poor management of waste water, discharged into the environment.