Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the full reopening of markets following the COVID-19 lockdown.
Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed, made this known in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement made available by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Gawat Jubril, noted 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 a week – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The state government had regulated the opening of the markets to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
The statement reads: “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 decided 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.”
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