The Lagos State government has extended the hours of operations of both food markets and non-food markets across the state.
In a series of tweets
on Sunday, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Gboyega
Akosile, said the decision was to further enhance trade and commerce and
mitigate the hardship of COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the
governor’s spokesman, markets have been permitted to open by 8am and close at
6pm.
He explained that the
announcement was made in a statement by the Commissioner for Local Government
and Community Affairs in the state, Dr Wale Ahmed.
Dr Ahmed, he said,
emphasised that the alternate days of operations remain in force.
Food markets in Lagos
are to open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, while non-food markets open
will open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
He urged all traders to
adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols for their safety and that of the
residents at large.
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