BREAKING: Government In Nigeria Shuts Down Shoprite

Government in Nigeria has shut down Shoprite.

Onyxnewsng reports that the Ondo State Government has closed Shoprite Supermarket and a neighbourhood market in Akure, Ondo State.

This online news platform understands that Shoprite and other well known facilities were sealed on Monday by the Ondo State Waste Management Authority (ODSWMA) over what it described as “unhygienic practices”.

The reason for the government’s action is believed to be due to the flouting of the environmental laws of Ondo state.

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The General Manager of the Authority Mrs Ayo Adeyemo, who disclosed this, said the owners of the affected facilities violated environmental laws and failed to comply with the laid down hygienic practices.

Adeyemo, who further said that sanctions would be taken, warned that anyone found culpable will not be spared.