Coronavirus: LASG Flags Off Emergency Neighbourhood Food Markets

The Lagos State Government has flagged-off the emergency neighbourhood food markets for residents of communities, essentially to address the problem associated with the restriction order and promote social distancing in the fight against the spread of COVID-19.

The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal who spoke during an inspection tour to some of the markets, noted that there are 25 of such neighbourhood food markets across the State.

Lawal stated that the aim of setting up the neighbourhood food markets is to provide Lagosians access to food supplies during this restrictive period in order to prevent panic buying.

The Commissioner explained that the markets would enable shoppers to buy produce and other everyday needs such as beverages, vegetables, fish, poultry products, bread and other essential needs at competitive, affordable and farmgate prices.

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Lawal maintained that the government envisaged patronage due to the short distance and ability to make retail purchases by those who cannot afford to buy items in bulk.

Lawal explained that the next market dates are next Wednesday and Saturday this week, just as he urged residents to take advantage of the markets to buy their food and other agriculture needs.

He explained that both the Ministries of Agriculture and Health have put in place safety guidelines at each of the food markets but advised shoppers to adhere strictly to safety rules and take the necessary precautionary measures of social distancing while shopping.