Oyingbo Market Women and Men Association has raised alarm over the poor state of infrastructure within the market.
They also called for urgent intervention from the Lagos State Government.
Mr Ademola Oduyemi, Public Relations Officer of the association, made the appeal during the Lagos State House of Assembly’s 10th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting held on Thursday.
The meeting was held at the Lagos Mainland Local Government Secretariat, Ebute-Metta.
Oduyemi lamented that the market had been without water supply for more than eight years, following the destruction of water channels during road construction.
He explained that the absence of pipe-borne water had forced traders to rely on private vendors at high costs, increasing the financial burden on market men and women.
Beyond water, Oduyemi also decried the poor drainage system, which he said posed health hazards and made sanitation difficult.
He further highlighted challenges of weak security and lack of electricity in the market.
“There is no electricity in the market, theft happens frequently, and security is weak.
“We feel the work is too much for the local government alone, so we need the attention of the state as well.
“We want the relevant agencies to restore water supply, improve drainage, strengthen security, and ensure stable power to enhance business activities and protect livelihoods,” he said.
Another resident, Mr Karim Quadri, appealed for the establishment of senior secondary schools in the western part of Lagos Mainland Local Government.
He said the absence of schools in the area forces children to cross to the eastern axis in search of education, exposing them to avoidable risks.
Similarly, Mr Abubakar Ojuolape, Assistant Treasurer of Okobaba South Local Council Development Area, decried the vandalism of streetlights in the community and urged the police to respond effectively to when their service is needed.
Responding, Mr Ajani Owolabi, lawmaker representing Lagos Mainland I Constituency, assured that all complaints raised had been noted and would be addressed.
He explained that issues concerning Oyingbo Market should first be channelled to the local government, which has statutory responsibility for such matters.
He, however, pledged priority attention to concerns around streetlights, health centres, and recreation facilities.
The lawmaker also urged residents to report bad road networks within the constituency, noting that such feedback would aid quick government intervention.
Earlier, Mr Jibril Emilagba, Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, commended the state government for its heavy investment in road infrastructure.
He, however, cautioned youths against cult-related activities, warning that anyone caught would face the full weight of the law.
