Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has addressed the Lagos State government regarding concerns about her cooking on the road for children.
In a detailed Instagram post, Martins clarified that the activity did not take place on a walkway or main street, but “in front of the King’s Palace under the supervision of security personnel”:
“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 emphasise 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, organised 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 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 apologise. 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.”
Sarah concluded by reaffirming her respect for Lagos State laws while clarifying that her brief street cooking was not intended to cause any public nuisance.
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