By our reporter 8.3.2026
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has rejected claims by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, that she cooks her outreach meals on Lagos roads and she must stop.
Martins was seen in a video cooking the meals in open area in Ajah and sharing it to needy kids. But the Lagos government warned her not do her cookings and sharing of meals on public roads, walkways, or road medians violates state environmental rules.
Respond Martins wrote on her social media platform “I would like to respectfully clarify that I did not cook on the walkway or on the main street. The meal was prepared in front of the King’s Palace under the supervision of security personnel, and the activity took place very far from the main road, ensuring that it did not obstruct movement or create any public nuisance.
“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.
“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.”