Lagos approves full reopening of markets

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has approved the full reopening of markets in the state.

Wale Ahmed, the state commissioner for local government and community affairs, broke the news on Tuesday.

Ahmed said both food markets and non-food markets can reopen every day of the week.

To curb the spread of COVID-19, markets in the state were allowed to open on selected days  — Monday, Wednesday and Friday — with strict adherence to social distancing and high level of personal hygiene.

In a statement, the commissioner said the governor took the decision to enhance trade and commerce, and to mitigate the hardship of recent times and to ensure that Lagosians recover fast.

“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,” he said.

“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.”