Coronavirus: Lagos Calls For Social Distancing At Emergency Food Markets

The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Gbolahan Lawal, has called on residents of the state to comply with the social distancing rule while shopping at the COVID-19 Emergency Food Markets.

Gbolahan stated this during a tour of the markets at Fagba Junior High School, Iju-Ishaga; Meiran Community Primary School, Meiran and Papa Ajao Nursery and Primary School, Mushin, Lagos.

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The commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya, said, “I am impressed with what we have seen so far in all the markets we have visited today.

“We can see people going in and out, buying whatever they need for their families. We are emphasising social distancing, washing of hands before entering the markets and also on your way out, we have provided hand sanitisers, soap, and water.

“I am impressed with today’s turnout. The experience has been good. What we have observed between the buyers and the sellers is that social distancing is observed.”

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