The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the full reopening of markets in the state.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed.
The statement, which was made available to journalists by the Sanwo-Olu’s Senior Special Assistance on New Media, Gawat Jubril, stated that both the food and non-food markets can now open every day of the week.
Before the announcement, food and non-food markets only operate three days of the week, which included Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
The opening of the market had been under regulation as part of the state government’s effort in curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the state.
The statement read in part, “The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the full resumption of operations of both food markets and non-food markets.
“They are now to open daily.
“Mr. Governor took the decision to further enhance trade and commerce and mitigate the hardship of recent times and ensure that Lagosians can recover fast.
“Mr. Governor also advised the continued observance of all safety protocols.
“Traders and their customers must adhere strictly to the COVID 19 protocols for their safety and the citizenry at large.”
