There are several formal and informal food
vending outlets within Abeokuta metropolis
in Ogun state. A state-issued memorandum
dedicated to controlling street food vending
in Ogun state requires the food handlers to
obtain health certificates issued by the hospitals
authorized by the State Ministry of
Health (SMH) after a complete physical and
medical exam. The vendors are to keep the
health certificate and present it on demand
to health officers. The health certificate is
expected to be renewed annually (SMH,
2005, personal communication).