LG chairman directs registration of markets in Ikorodu

The Chairman of the Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr. Wasiu Adesina, has directed the registration of all markets operating within the council area.

Adesina gave the directive at the Lagos State Tree Planting Day celebration at the Jamatul Islamiyat Primary School, Ikorodu, on Sunday.

The event had the theme “Nurture Our Future.”.

The chairman directedmarket leaders to register the markets with the council secretariat.

He said that the registration had become necessary for an in-depth knowledge of the council’s infrastructure challenges to facilitate planning, construction, and expansion.

“The registration is important for necessary planning and improvement,” he said.

Adesina said that trees provided human beings with oxygen and offered shade, shelter, and sustenance to countless species, including humans.

He added that itaided resilience against climate change.

“By planting trees, we are sowing seeds for a better future.

“It is our collective responsibility to continually plant trees and work towards a sustainable future.

“Each tree is a symbol of hope, a promise of a greener and healthier tomorrow,” he said.

The chairman urged the residents of the council area to plant and nurture more trees.