BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu approves full reopening of Lagos markets | READ DETAILS
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Oct 27, 2020
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved full reopening of markets following COVID-19 lockdown.
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Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, made this known in a statement on Tuesday.
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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 in a week - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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The state government had regulated the opening of the markets to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
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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.
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"They are now to open daily.
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"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.
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"Mr Governor also advised the continued observance of all safety protocols.
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"Traders and their customers must adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols for their safety and the citizenry at large."
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