Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins has responded to Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, regarding the cooking and distribution of food on public roads in the state.
This comes after a video surfaced on social media, showing the actress cooking and serving food to children in an open space in Ajah, Lagos.
In reaction to the video, the commissioner stated that such activities on public roads, walkways or medians violate Lagos’ environmental regulations.
In an Instagram statement, Sarah explained that her visit to the location was driven by emotion and by her relationship with the children in the area.
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“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.
“Thank you for your understanding and for the great work your office continues to do in maintaining environmental order in Lagos State.
“Yours respectfully,
Sarah Martins
Founder, Sarah Martins Golden Heart Foundation.”
