Sarah Martins apologises after Lagos warning over public cooking
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has addressed concerns raised by the Lagos State Government about her recent public cooking activity. She explained that her actions were meant to reconnect emotionally with vulnerable children, not to break environmental laws. Sarah Martins clarified that the cooking took place in a controlled environment and apologized for any unintended breach. She also expressed gratitude to Seyi Tinubu for supporting her foundation’s feeding programs.
What we know
- Sarah Martins responded to a warning from the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, about cooking on public roads.
- She clarified that the meal was prepared in front of the King’s Palace, far from the main road and under security supervision.
- The actress described her actions as a way to reconnect with street children who had asked her to return and cook with them.
- Sarah Martins apologised to the Lagos State Government for any perceived impropriety and promised to use only the charity kitchen for future activities.
- She thanked Seyi Tinubu for facilitating a proper space for her charity work, although he denied personally donating ₦20 million.
