Lagos council re-opens markets shut for COVID-19 non-compliance

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Lagos council re-opens markets shut for COVID-19 non-compliance
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The council on July 20 shut four markets in the local government areas as part of safety measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community

The Amuwo Odofin Local Government area in Lagos has reopened four markets for business after three days of closure following concerns about their non-compliance with theOlusegun Idris, the Chairman, AOLG Committee on COVID-19, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Friday that the decision to reopen the markets came after a meeting between the council and the market leaders.

Mrs Adebayo, who is also the overall leader of the foodstuffs markets within Amuwo Odofin, said the leaders also agreed that traders will not sell to customers not wearing face masks. Also, the 23 Road Market Leader, Stella Cookie, said the main indictment by the council was on the use of face masks.“Apart from the banners we put up, water and soap for washing hands, all the traders now have hand sanitiser and wear face masks.

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