Traders of the popular Ladipo Market, Mushin, Lagos State, have been warned against tolls evasion.

Chairman, Mushin Local Government, Mr. Olatunde Adepitan, gave the warning during the formal presentation and installation of Alhaji Adedotun Oki as the Babaloja General of the market (traditional leader).

Before the appointment by the government, the market, particularly the spare parts section, had been enmeshed in crises, leading to emergence of factions.

Adepitan, who urged the traders to cooperate with the new leadership and government, warned that those who failed to pay their rates would be treated as criminals,

He said, "In Yoruba land, where Ladipo Market, within Mushin, in Lagos, is situated, every market must have a traditional leader. Ladipo Auto Spare parts market cannot be an exception.

"The responsibilities of the Babaloja will not erode the functions of the President of Ladipo Auto Spare parts market. I urge you all to collaborate, especially in the area of environmental sanitation, discipline and security.

"We want the Babaloja to use his wealth of experience to promote peace and harmony so that government can make the required internally-generated revenue from the market.

"Whoever fails to pay market tolls and other revenues at the market has committed a crime against the government."

He urged Oki to leverage on his ascension to encourage regular and prompt payment of the council's revenue.

"We do a lot to cater for the welfare of our people in terms of road construction, infrastructural development, schools, poverty alleviation, market development, clearing of drainage channels and security. All these require money," he said.

In his remarks, Oki said he would ensure the promotion of peace and harmony in the market.

omar22: Its a criminal offence world wide to refuse to pay market rate or shop levy or corporate tax

lagerwhenindoubt: If it is a Constitutional Institution, then we must respect its Authority and abide by its instructs.. if it is a Traditional/Ceremonial Instituiton, (we must for the sake of Peace and Diplomacy) manage the situation unless you want to cut your losses and deal with Boko-Haram up North.
Only contention there is this, what Real impact do these Traditional agents have on the local economy of the State. Is there no legally constituted authority (LAWMA, MOE) dealing with this?

Sam xiu lee: what has boko haram got to do with this brazen daylight robbery?if its an association are they not at liberty to join or not?there is nothing traditional in iyaloja and babaloja collecting fees from market woman,at best they act as liaison officers to the court of the King where they reports to the Iyalode,not even to the King directly.

take dat: Why won't the Local Government appoint a Babaloja, when Presidents of the market association cannot be trusted.


Ladipo Market ex-President accused of embezzling N46m, other funds
on July 03, 2013 at 2:00 am in News
By ABDULWAHAB ABDULAH
LAGOS — Justice Olabisi Akinlade, of an Ikeja High court, was, yesterday,  told how the embattled former president of Aguiyi Ironsi International Market, known as Ladipo Market, Jonathan Okoli, allegedly failed to remit the sum of N46million trade permit to Lagos State Motor Vehicle Association Agency, MVAA.

This was exclusive of other funds he allegedly collected on behalf of the market’s association, but allegedly converted to his personal use.
A prosecution witness, Anthony Mark, led in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, counsel, Anselem Ozioko,  said the defendant only remitted fund he allegedly collected from 430 shops instead of about 1,500 to government’s coffers.
According to the witness,  “In 2007 the Agency confirmed through the letter written to the association that he (defendant) only paid N700,000 out of the N8.7 million made that year.”

He said the letter indicated that state government should only collect N5,000 instead of the excess of N5,500 being paid by the traders.
Mark said apart from N5,500 being paid to MVAA, the traders at each shop in the market also paid N12,000 to Mushin local government annually.
The witness claimed the money allegedly paid between 2008 and 2009, amounting to N18.7million was diverted to the defendant’s personal account.

He alleged that the defendant failed to remit the sum of N8.5million collected from the traders in 2011 and 2012 to the state government instead, he allegedly paid same  to his personal account number 126101014690.
Okolie was arraigned on April 22, this year by the anti graft agency on a three-count charge of obtaining money by false pretences and stealing.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/07/ladipo-market-ex-president-accused-of-embezzling-n46m-other-funds/

lagerwhenindoubt:

All I am saying is these acts and similar perpetrated by locals and supported by LASG is simply a necessary evil that must be managed, the more you struggle with it, the tighter the noose gets. na just manage, resistance is futile (not worth the energy nor time better used for business)

Sam xiu lee:

http://www.punchng.com/metro/failure-to-pay-market-tolls-criminal-offence/

take dat: Why won't the Local Government appoint a Babaloja, when Presidents of the market association cannot be trusted.


Ladipo Market ex-President accused of embezzling N46m, other funds
on July 03, 2013 at 2:00 am in News
By ABDULWAHAB ABDULAH
LAGOS — Justice Olabisi Akinlade, of an Ikeja High court, was, yesterday,  told how the embattled former president of Aguiyi Ironsi International Market, known as Ladipo Market, Jonathan Okoli, allegedly failed to remit the sum of N46million trade permit to Lagos State Motor Vehicle Association Agency, MVAA.

This was exclusive of other funds he allegedly collected on behalf of the market’s association, but allegedly converted to his personal use.
A prosecution witness, Anthony Mark, led in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, counsel, Anselem Ozioko,  said the defendant only remitted fund he allegedly collected from 430 shops instead of about 1,500 to government’s coffers.
According to the witness,  “In 2007 the Agency confirmed through the letter written to the association that he (defendant) only paid N700,000 out of the N8.7 million made that year.”

He said the letter indicated that state government should only collect N5,000 instead of the excess of N5,500 being paid by the traders.
Mark said apart from N5,500 being paid to MVAA, the traders at each shop in the market also paid N12,000 to Mushin local government annually.
The witness claimed the money allegedly paid between 2008 and 2009, amounting to N18.7million was diverted to the defendant’s personal account.

He alleged that the defendant failed to remit the sum of N8.5million collected from the traders in 2011 and 2012 to the state government instead, he allegedly paid same  to his personal account number 126101014690.
Okolie was arraigned on April 22, this year by the anti graft agency on a three-count charge of obtaining money by false pretences and stealing.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/07/ladipo-market-ex-president-accused-of-embezzling-n46m-other-funds/

AnOlAd: Congratulations to Tinubu and Daughter another serious Avenue to make money compulsorily from lagosians.... Haaa Tinubu God is watching u On 3D.... Abeg no die again ooooo,