Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Tuesday ordered the closure of all open markets and stores for seven days, beginning from Thursday, March 26, for 7 days.
Sanwo-Olu, who gave the directive in a live press conference, said it was with the exception of sellers of food and medicines, medical equipment and other essential life-saving products.
He said: “It is not a total lockdown. We still want people on essential services to go about their normal activities.
“All public parks, including those in private and residential estates, swimming pools, gyms, beauty salons, and all such public places are expected to shut down at this time, until further notice.
“The organised private sector is hereby encouraged to follow the steps of the public sector and allow as many workers as possible to work from home.
“Banks and other Financial Institutions are encouraged to prioritise online channels for their services to the public; with only essential and key senior staff being in the office during these times.
“The Chief Judge of Lagos State has been directed to ensure that all Magistrate and High Courts in Lagos State close immediately to the public and suspend all court sittings; and much as is possible, essential services should be transacted electronically.
“The Federal Government has already advised residents of Lagos and Abuja to stay put where they are, and I would like to reiterate this in the strongest terms possible.
“As much as possible let us all refrain from inter-state travelling of any kind until the worst of the crisis is behind us,” Sanwo-Olu said.
