If You Are Business Owner in Lagos State, Take Note of This Information From Gov Sanwo Olu.

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the Nigerian economy especially in Lagos State that is the epicenter of the virus in Nigeria.

Many businesses in Lagos State has shut down since March in order to control the spread of the virus.

Many of these businesses have folded up, some have laid off their staff which has led to mass unemployment in the city.

President Muhammad Buhari has given the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 led by Boss Mustapha the instruction to extend the phase two of the eased lockdown in order to cushion the effects of the pandemic on the Nigerian Economy.

The Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu has been trying its best to cushion the effect of the pandemic on Lagos's economy and also prevent the spread of the virus.

Lagos State has gone through two months of total lockdown between March and May. After the lockdown, selected businesses were ordered to open, some do a day off and a day on.

Social gatherings and religious events are still banned.

Governor Sanwo Olu has decided to open more businesses in the megacity. The governor disclosed this in a press briefing recently.

He said: "We also have some updated guidelines for certain types of businesses and parks.

Hair salons that have been accredited by the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) are to continue strictly on an appointment only and with a maximum occupancy of 50 percent of the total space."

The governor also said sports facilities such as gym and other recreational parks can open with not more than 20 persons at a time.

However, mosques, churches, event centers, social clubs will still remain closed until further notice.

Face masks, hand sanitizers, and social distancing are compulsory for all Lagosians.

This is the latest from the government.

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