The Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, on Thursday visited some markets in Lagos State to ensure that traders comply with the state government’s directive on closure of some markets in the state.
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had directed that all open markets and stores should be closed, except for those selling food items, medicines, medical equipment and other essential life-saving products.
This was part of the preventive measures put in place by the Lagos State Government to contain the spread of Coronavirus disease in the state.
There was high level of compliance by traders in some of the markets visited by the Correspondent on Thursday in Lagos.
All shops were closed, except those exempted by the state government, especially those selling essential items such as foodstuffs and meats.
At Ikotun Market in Alimosho area of Lagos, Tinubu-Ojo sensitised the traders on proper hygiene methods and other laid down preventive measures to ensure that their goods do not get infected.
She also admonished them on the need to co-operate with the state government to contain the spread of the Coronavirus currently ravaging the whole world.
Tinubu, also cautioned the butchers and vegetable sellers, not to allow buyers to touch their goods without putting on hand gloves.
She also urged the traders to always use face masks and gloves to protect themselves and others from being infected by the Coronavirus.
The Iyaloja General said: “It is compulsory for you to always use face masks and hand gloves.
“You must not allow buyers to touch your goods without using gloves or you can give them nylon as alternative.”
