Abibat Mogaji: Nigeria’s markets to be shut today

Started by Mirror, Jun 17, 2013, 02:31 PM

Mirror

Indications emerged yesterday that markets in Lagos and other states of the federation will be shut today in honour of the late President- General of Market Women and Men Association, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji.

Although, there were speculations that some markets in the North may not be shut, sources said markets in the South-West would observe the closure in honour of the deceased.

Speaking with National Mirror yesterday, the Iya-Oja-General of Lagos Island, Alhaja Iyabode Fagbemi, said all markets in the country were expected to be shut as mark of respect for the departed leader.

She said: "As at now, the conclusion is that markets should be shut tomorrow (today). It will be observed across the nation because the deceased was the President-General of the Market Women and Men across the country. That is what we can say for now. By tomorrow or next tomorrow, there may be other development".

National Mirror