Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of all markets in the state except those selling crucial commodities such as medical supplies, water, and other essential foodstuffs
The announcement was made by the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday during a press briefing, proclaimed that the new order is to take effect from Thursday, March 26 lasting for seven days.
According to the governor “All markets and stalls except those selling food items, water, medicines, pharmacies, medical equipment, and other related essential life-saving products are hereby directed to close effective from Thursday, March 26th, 2020 for seven days at the first instance,” In the same vein, “All fast foods, eateries, restaurants are enjoined to serve takeaway for all their customers with no in-dining service permitted whatsoever. “Shops in malls that are not selling any of these initially mentioned essential daily needs are all meant to close down from Thursday”.
According to the governor, the compliance of this directive will be fully enforced by all security operatives. Lagos state so far is the state with the highest number of coronavirus cases in Nigeria has confirmed 29 cases. The Lagos state government has been putting out stringent measures so as to curtail the spread of the disease in the state.
