Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has asked all markets in the state to fully reopen.
Recall, following the Covid-19 lockdown, markets in the state were only allowed to operate three days in a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The Lagos Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, in a statement, Tuesday, said all food and non-food markets can now operate all week-long.
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 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.”