The Ekiti State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has warned traders against displaying goods under the newly constructed Overhead Bridge in Ado-Ekiti.

The warning followed a decongestion exercise by the Environmental Health and Sanitation Department of the Ministry, aimed at ensuring public safety, smooth traffic flow and environmental cleanliness around the flyover.

Speaking during the exercise, Commissioner, Erelu Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe described the indiscriminate display of goods under the flyover as “unacceptable” and a potential source of obstruction and environmental nuisance.

She stressed that the environment of the overhead bridge is not designated for trading and urged traders to relocate to approved market spaces and comply with environmental regulations and avoid penalties.

Erelu Aluko-Ajisafe further warned that continued violations of environmental laws and illegal occupation of public spaces would not be tolerated, noting that routine monitoring and enforcement exercises would continue across the state.

The Commissioner appealed to residents and traders to cooperate with government officials in sustaining a cleaner, safer and more organized environment throughout Ekiti State.