Market leaders in Lagos State have directed their members to close their shops offices, showrooms, warehouses and markets temporarily from, Friday March 27, to Friday April 4, 2020.
The move which was said to be a temporary measure may be extended as the need arises.
They therefore urged their members to use the remaining three days to buy and stock foodstuff that will sustain their families in the next couple of weeks between today, Tuesday to Thursday March 26th,and close their shops, , as we study events as they unfold.
A statement signed by Comrade Christopher Okpala, and the Secretary, Comrade Okey Enwuru, for Market Leaders and Traders’ Association of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter,also urged market leaders to ensure that temperature testing kits are provided for the appropriate officers in the market to screen both members and customers in their markets, while the appropriate officers should ensure that every shop or showroom provide hand washing spots and keep hand sanitizers handy when their markets reopen.
“We advise our members to stay at home during this temporal market shutdown, and maintain social distancing of at least six feet spacing in any public facilities; also observe other measures as directed or may be directed by relevant health agencies.
“We advise all our members to adhere strictly to any information or directives from the Lagos State Government and other relevant regulatory bodies relating to curtailing the spread of the COVID-19.
“We regret any inconvenience these measures may cause our members, our customers and the general public but reminding us again that only the living will transact business, while praying and hoping that God will intervene very soon to save Nigeria and entire world from this precarious situation,” the statement said.