Nigeria: Lagos extends operation hours of both food markets and non-food markets

The Lagos State government has extended the hours of operations of both food markets and non-food markets in the State, according to a news report by Today.

This was confirmed in a series of tweets by Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday.

The Lagos State Government has extended the hours of operations of both food markets and non food markets.They are now to open at 8am and close at 6pm.#ForAGreaterLagos pic.twitter.com/XpW684l4Sx

— Gboyega Akosile (@gboyegaakosile) August 16, 2020

According to Akosile, the decision was taken to further enhance trade and commerce and mitigate the hardship of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Markets have now been permitted to open by 8 am and close at 6 pm.

Akosile noted that the announcement was made in a statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs in the state, Dr. Wale Ahmed.

However, the alternate days of operations remain in force.

Food markets in Lagos are to open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, while non-food markets 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.