Abeokuta South LG Cracks Down on Illegal Market Displays, Emphasizes IGR Compliance
The Abeokuta South Local Government (ABK South LG) Task Force Team has launched a crackdown on illegal market displays on roads at Kuto Market today, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The move aims to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and maintain orderliness in the area.
The Chairman of the Local Government, Hon. Olaniyi Afeez Balogun who was ably represented by the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Mustapha Kodaolu, led the task force in clearing the congested Kuto Market, allowing for free movement of people and goods. Kodaolu emphasized the importance of Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) in executing projects, such as constructing boreholes, installing solar street lights, and building bridges.
Hon. Balogun stressed that IGR is crucial for funding essential services, including emergency services and community projects. He urged residents to comply with IGR payments, highlighting the significance of revenue generation for project execution and service provision. The Local Government has achieved notable developments, including:
– 17 Boreholes: Constructed in different wards to provide access to clean water for residents.
– Over 1600 Solar Street Lights: Installed to improve lighting and safety in the area.
– Bridges: Built to enhance connectivity and facilitate movement of people and goods.
“What we demonstrate today is to let people know why they must pay their due revenue to the coffer of the Local Government. Most of our people just hear IGR, but they don’t know that IGR needs to be paid. So, what we have done today is that we came out with our task force, and we led them to Kuto Market, to clean up the whole of the Kuto Market this morning because the place was so blocked and there was no movement at all in the Market.” Stated Hon Balogun.
The Iyaloja of Kuto Market, Alhaja Isiwatu Adewuyi, commended the Local Government for its initiative and pledged to cooperate in ensuring total compliance. This development demonstrates the Local Government’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through effective revenue management and infrastructure development.
The task force also visited various business organizations, including hotels, suites, and filling stations, to seek payment of their levies and dues to the Local Government.
The Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Kodaolu therefore urged residents to comply with IGR payments, emphasizing that it is essential for the execution of projects and provision of services. He described Hon. Afeez Olaniyi Balogun, the Chairman of the Local Government, as a generous leader who is always ready to give and serve the people of Abeokuta South with utmost priority.
The Task Force Team comprises of both Political functionaries and Career Officers in the Local Government.
