The Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area has introduced a new initiative tagged “Street Marshals” to promote environmental cleanliness and orderliness within the community.
Announcing the initiative on Monday via X, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Jubril Gawat, said the programme was spearheaded by the Council Chairman, Bola Oladunjoye.
According to the statement, the responsibilities of the Street Marshals are to “remove unauthorised structures on roads, tackle illegal markets and trading, and prevent unauthorised use of public spaces.”
It stated that marshals will also “curb unhealthy noise nuisance from social and religious centres, among others.”
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“They will equally act as ‘information officers’ for the council,” the statement added.
Gawat said Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA chairman urged the newly inaugurated marshals to be proactive, disciplined, and respectful in discharging their duties, noting that they represent the image of the council.
“The council has started this with about 50 officers, and as time goes by, it will move up to 100,” Gawat added.