Covid-19: Sanwo-Olu orders Full re-openning of Lagos markets
By Dayo Badmus
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has approved the full reopening of all markets in the state following the flattening of COVID-19 in Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said 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.
Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, announced this in a statement on Tuesday, October 27.
Ahmed said the Governor took the decision to further enhance trade and commerce and mitigate the hardship of recent times and ensure that Lagosians could recover fast.
He pointed out that Sanwo-Olu also advised the continued observance of all safety protocols.
The Commissioner noted that traders and their customers must adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols for their safety and the citizenry at large.
