COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Orders Full Reopening Of Markets In Lagos

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the full reopening of all markets in the state.

This announcement followed the reduction in the cases of COVID-19 recorded in the state and the country.

The Lagos Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, announced the full reopening of food markets and non-food markets in a statement on Tuesday.

The statement was issued by the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor, Gawat Jubril.

The statement said that both food markets and non-food markets can reopen every day of the week.

Before the announcement, food and non-food markets were allowed to operate three days in a week. Food markets were allowed to open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays while non-food markets opened on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The state government had regulated the opening of the markets to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state. But with the announcement all markets are free to open everyday.

The statement read, “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.”