The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the full reopening of both food markets and non food markets in the state.
In a statement announcing this, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, said Mr Governor took the decision to further enhance trade and commerce as well as mitigate the hardship of recent times and ensure that Lagosians can recover fast.
Dr Ahmed pointed out that Mr Governor also advised the continued observance of all safety protocols.
He noted that traders and their customers must adhere strictly to the covid 19 protocols for their safety and the citizenry at large.According to the statement both food markets and non-food markets can reopen every day of the week.
Prior to the announcement, food and non-food markets were allowed to operate three days a week – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 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.”
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, on Monday, announced that the country recorded 119 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in Nigeria to 62,111.
