The council said the action became necessary because of the rising cases of COVID-19 in the area in spite of all efforts at curtailing it.
The Amuwo Odofin Local Government of Lagos State has shut down four markets in the area for non-compliance with guidelines to curb the spread of theThe News Agency of Nigeria reports that the four markets which were shut on Monday are Oyinlola and 23 Road markets in Festac Town, OpeOluwa market at Agboju and Arozo Market at Mile 2.
Mr Idris, who is also the Chairman of the council’s Committee on COVID-19, said there had been a lot of advocacy and sensitisation programmes about the virus but the community refused to adhere to the guidelines. Mr Idris added that the Council had held several meetings with the market leaders to address the issue but there had been no change.
The vice-chairman noted that other markets and businesses who didn’t comply with guidelines given by the council would also be shut down.
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