By Onyewuchi Ojinnaka
Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the closure of markets and stores in Lagos State with effect from Thursday March 26, as a precautionary measure against the infectious Corona Virus ravaging the globe.
Addressing a press conference today on the closure of markets effective Thursday, the governor however, exempted markets/ stores that sell essential commodities such as medical equipment, water and foodstuffs, disclosing that some closed school premises will be used as outlets to sell essential needs of the people.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said: “It is not a total lockdown, we still want people on essential services to go about their normal activities.
“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.”