The Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

According to him, Mr Governor took the decision to further enhance trade and commerce and mitigate the hardship of recent times and ensure that residents can recover fast.

Sanwo-Olu however, advised operators to continue to observe all safety protocols to prevent possible resurgence of the pandemic in the state.

According the governor, traders and their customers must adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols for their safety and the citizenry at large.

Recall that the markets were shut due to the outbreak of ravaging COVID-19 pandemic about eight months ago and subsequently, reopened partially on alternative days arrangement.

The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, who disclosed this in a series of tweets, also said the governor ordered that schools should remain closed.

He tweeted, “Eateries and restaurants to open between 9 am -3 pm and are to do only takeout. No eat in. Also, 9 am – 3pm only! Take note! Must wear gloves and masks. Markets to open from 9am to 3pm on selected days.”

“All entertainment centres including gyms, spa, recreational facilities inside private estates are to remain closed for two weeks post lockdown in Lagos. This would be reviewed after two weeks,” he added.

“Commercial motorcycle operation (Okada) is also suspended across the state during the period of lockdown while tricycles (Keke Napep) is limited to two passengers only.

“All commuters to wear masks and gloves. Handwashing equipment and thermometers must be provided. Buses to load 60 per cent capacity. No standing.”

“Funerals are permitted. Only 20 people permitted and that includes the officiating ministers and Imams. No party to follow it.”

Following this order, the Lagos State government has released the names of the markets to be closed.

According to Lagos state government, these markets do not sell essential products like food items and medical supplies and therefore will be shut down from today till further notice.

These markets include:

1. GSM Village, Airport Road, Ikeja.

2. Mandilaz market on Lagos Island.

3. Oluwole market on Lagos Island.

4. Ogba market.

5. Ladipo Market.

6. Arena market oshodi.

7. Oshodi market.

8. Lawanson market.

9. Kantangua market.

10. Alaba international market.

11. Trade fair market.

12. Igando market, Alimosho, Abule-egba.

13. Ebute ero market.

14. Computer Village, Ikeja.

15. Balogun market in Lagos island.

16. Iyana-ipaja.

17. Agege market.

The Senate on Thursday arrived at this resolution after deliberating extensively on the fire disasters that ravaged the Onitsha markets penultimate week.

Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and two other senators from Anambra State, Uche Ekwunife and Stella Oduah, had raised a motion on the fuel tanker fire incident which occurred in Onitsha, Wednesday, 16th October.

The Senate observed a minute silence in memory of all those who died in the inferno and resolved to send a delegation to visit and commiserate with the victims and the people of Anambra State.

The red chamber also urged the Anambra State Government to unravel why the Anambra State Fire Service could not speedily respond to the emergency with a view to curtailing such incident in future.

Senate went on to commend the Federal Government for its promise to assist the victims and the affected traders with relief materials and to work with the Anambra State Government to forestall future fire incidences.

The lawmakers, however, asked the Federal Government to include financial support in the package for the affected persons to enable them to restart their businesses and pledged the quick passage of the Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill.

Moving his motion, Ubah had noted with great sadness, the unfortunate petrol tanker inferno at Upper Iweka, Onitsha, Anambra State.

He regretted the death toll that accompanied the disaster especially the deaths of a woman and her child, who was born after 16 years of infertility.

Oduah, in her contribution, said there was the need to ensure that the drivers of the tankers were certified and were not under the influence of alcohol hence putting the responsibility on the Federal Road Safety Corps to carry out tests on drivers plying the nation’s highways.

She said, “The Federal Government should support the states in terms of fire service. It is a major responsibility of any state to ensure that it takes the lead.

“The state should ensure that they protect people from fire. The Onitsha Market being the largest in West Africa is a goldmine for the Anambra State Government so the state government should do everything possible that this type of tragedy does not happen again.”