The leadership of Computer Village Market, Ikeja, has begun a biometric registration and enumeration exercise to sanitise the market, curb criminal activities, and restore investors’ confidence.

The market’s leadership announced the move after a recent security incident led the Lagos State Task Force to consider a complete shutdown, but the market representatives intervened to safeguard legitimate traders.

In a statement, yesterday, the Iyaloja of the market, Abisola Azeez, described the initiative as part of a broader rebranding effort to address issues like phone snatching, fraudulent technicians, and substandard goods.

“Under the new rules, only registered vendors with identity cards (ID) displayed at their stalls will be allowed to operate. Approved street setups will be limited to plastic chairs, show glasses, and umbrellas, while wooden structures and open flames are banned to reduce fire hazards,” the statement stated.

Also, Baba Oja, Adeniyi Olasoji, mentioned the market’s damaged image, emphasising new security measures like CCTV, emergency alert systems, and increased collaboration with law enforcement.

Other market leaders, including Tony Nwakeze, Ralph Chibuzor, Ben Onuorah, Nofiu Akinsanya and Ikani Tony, affirmed the move as essential for transforming the Computer Village into a structured, globally competitive digital hub.

The registration will be completed within two months, after which only verified traders will be allowed to operate.