The well-known Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has reacted to Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab’s warning about cooking and sharing meals on the state’s public highways.
The actress was seen preparing food and serving it to kids in an open space in Ajah, Lagos, in a video that went viral online. The commissioner noticed the development and issued a warning, stating that it is against state environmental regulations to cook or engage in similar activities on public roadways, sidewalks, or road medians.
Sarah Martins stated in a message on her Instagram site that her visit was motivated by emotions and her enduring bond with the local kids.
She wrote: “I would like to respectfully clarify that I did not cook on the walkway or on the main street. The meal was prepared in front of the King’s Palace under the supervision of security personnel, and the activity took place very far from the main road, ensuring that it did not obstruct movement or create any public nuisance.
“The visit was simply born out of an emotional moment. I had deeply missed the bond I share with the vulnerable street children in that area. As I occasionally drive past that axis, the children often plead with me to come back and cook with them like I used to. On this particular day, I decided to spend some time with them and prepare a meal, purely to reconnect and create memories with the kids who have always shown me genuine love.
“I would also like to emphasize that Mr. Seyi Tinubu (@seyitinubu) generously empowered my foundation with a charity kitchen specifically to ensure that our feeding programs are conducted in a proper and organized environment. I do not take his generosity for granted, and my foundation has remained committed to using the charity kitchen for our regular feeding initiatives.
“My brief return to that location was never intended to create any form of public nuisance, but simply to share a heartfelt moment with children who have continued to ask for my presence.
“However, if my actions were perceived as inappropriate in any way, I sincerely apologize. I hold the laws and environmental standards of Lagos State in the highest regard. Going forward, I will ensure that all cooking activities are carried out strictly within the charity kitchen provided for the foundation.”
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