US EditionLagos cautions Nollywood actress Sarah Martins against cooking on public roads
- The Lagos Government warned Nollywood actress Sarah Martins for cooking and distributing food on public roads, citing violations of environmental and public order regulations.
- Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab acknowledged Martins' charitable intent but emphasized that cooking on public roads poses safety, sanitation, and traffic risks.
- Martins had been previously cautioned for similar activities and is advised to conduct charity through approved channels to avoid prosecution.
- Seyi Tinubu clarified that funds given to support Martins' initiative came from friends, not his personal account, aiming to help her comply with regulations and secure a proper space.
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Lagos cautions Nollywood actress Sarah Martins against cooking on public roads
The Lagos State Government has cautioned Nollywood actress Sarah Martins against cooking and distributing food on public roads in the state, saying the activity violates environmental and public order regulations. The warning was issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post on his official X handle on Saturday evening. “My attention has been drawn to your recent activity of cooking and distributing…
Sarah Martins Apologises To Lagos Govt Over Roadside Cooking
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has responded to the Lagos State Government’s warning over her recent public cooking activity, saying the moment was an emotional reunion with vulnerable children and not an attempt to break environmental laws. The response followed a caution by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who on Saturday warned the actress against cooking on public roads and said she could …
Again, Lagos cautions Sarah Martins over street cooking, threatens prosecution
The Lagos government has again warned actress Sarah Martins against cooking on road medians, threatening prosecution if repeated. In a post via X on Saturday, Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos commissioner for the environment, acknowledged her intention to help the needy but said preparing and sharing meals on roadsides and other public areas violates Lagos regulations. He noted that such actions raise concerns about “safety, sanitation and traffic c…
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