Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the closure of markets in the state that do not sell essential commodities such as medical equipment, water and foodstuff.
Mr Sanwo-Olu said in a press conference on Tuesday that the order takes effect from Thursday as the state looks to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
“It is not a total lockdown, we still want people on essential services to go about their normal activities,” he said.
“We are trying to de-centralise markets in Lagos. This is why we want to use some of our closed schools as markets, so people can buy food and medicine without going a long distance.
“It is only when you are alive that you can talk about economics and finance.”
