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 concerns” in the city.
The commissioner advised her to stop the activity in public
spaces and instead carry out her charity through approved channels to avoid
legal consequences.
“My attention has been drawn to your recent activity of
cooking and distributing food on the streets of Lagos,” the post reads.
“While we acknowledge and appreciate the spirit of charity
and compassion behind what you are trying to do, carrying out such activities
on public roads, walkways or medians is not permitted under Lagos environmental
and public order regulations. Cooking or trading on public infrastructure poses
safety, sanitation and traffic concerns.
“You were previously cautioned about this same issue last
year due to the understanding of its philanthropic intention and pleas. I would
strongly advise you to desist from carrying out street cooking or similar
activities in public spaces in Lagos to avoid apprehension and prosecution.
“If you wish to continue your charitable outreach, it should
be done through proper channels and in approved locations so that your efforts
can support vulnerable people without violating existing laws and constituting
an environmental nuisance.
“We expect everyone to be law-abiding in Lagos, just as they
would be in any other well-regulated city. Thank you for your understanding.”
This comes months after Martins was first warned against
cooking on road medians in October 2025, following her controversy involving
officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI).
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