It is no joke, Governor Akiwunmi Ambode said it himself while featuring on Your-View talk show on TV Continental on Friday morning.

Although street hawking is illegal in the State, it is not really being enforced, but Gov. Ambode said the state is now ready to begin massive enforcement of the laws.

Under the laws, Lagos residents could be sent to jail for buying goods from street and traffic hawkers. Street buyers and sellers are now both liable to six months imprisonment or N90,000 fine.