The Ogun State government has given traders at the Kara Market in Isheri a 100-day ultimatum to relocate to the Ogere International Market along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.

The Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Environment, SAM OLUGBENGA OYELEYE gave the relocation order.

OYELEYE said the state government decided to relocate the market to restore sanity due to the environmental degradation going on in the market which is situated on its border towns with Lagos State.

He added that the ultimatum which will expire on the 31st of December is to allow for their phased movement as the market will cease to exist in that location and will be reduced to ground zero with the demolition of all stalls, shanties and makeover structures. 

OYELEYE noted that the unhealthy disposal of wastes and other environmental nuisances from the market as well as open defecation on the median and road despite the provision of public toilets provided by the government is a setback for the state.

He however  assured the cow sellers and other traders of adequate security and a warm welcome from their host community adding that their movement would be in phases starting from the movement of their cattles, to the closing of the abbatior  and other traders in the market.