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.
Before now, markets were open three days in a week – Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
It would be recalled that the operation of the markets, especially the ones dealing in non-food materials, was restricted to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
In a statement announcing the full resumption of operation, according to Gboyega Akosile, press secretary to Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, said the governor took the decision to further enhance trade and commerce as well as mitigate the hardship of recent times and ensure that Lagosians could recover fast.
Ahmed pointed out that the governor also advised the continued observance of all safety protocols.
He noted that traders and their customers must adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols for their safety and the citizenry at large.
