Breaking: Lagos Govt Orders Full Reopening Of Markets

Lagos State Government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered full reopening of all markets in the state.

OnyxNews Nigeria reports that Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has approved the full reopening of all markets in the state following the reduction cases of COVID-19 in Lagos.

According to Sanwo-Olu, “both food markets and non-food markets should reopen every day of the week”.

Before now, both food and non-food markets open three times a week, but the governor has now directed everyday reopening of the market.

Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, announced this in a statement on Tuesday.

He said the governor made this move to further enhance trade and commerce and mitigate the hardship of recent times and ensure that Lagosians could recover fast.

Dr Ahmed pointed out that Sanwo-Olu also advised the continued observance of all safety protocols.

He pointed out that traders and their customers must stick strictly to the COVID-19 measures for their safety and citizenry as a whole.