Breaking: Lagos workers living in Ogun not allowed to move – Dapo Abiodun

The Executive Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has announced that residents of the state who travel for work in Lagos State are not permitted to move out or into the state as the lockdown eases next week.

This was stated in the latest guidelines by the state government over the Federal Government-ordered partial lockdown in the state.

Dapo Abiodun, however, emphasized that wearing of face masks would become compulsory for everyone in public places effective May 4.

He also referred to the order of the President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), restricting inter-state movement as part of the strategies to reduce the spread of Coronavirus Disease

The partial ease on the lockdown would commence in Lagos on Monday, May 4, and business operations are expected to resume in the nation’s commercial Centre.

 

A substantial portion of the working population in Lagos reside in Ogun due to its affordable housing and proximity to the nation’s economic Capital.

But Abiodun said this category of people would not be permitted to travel in or out of Ogun State as the lockdown eases.

Abiodun said, “All schools remain closed, while students will continue with their DigiClass.

“All essential service personnel will continue to work despite the lockdown.

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“All public religious gatherings remain banned. All pubs, clubs, stadia, public pools, spas, gyms, salons, etc. and all assemblies of more than 15 people remain banned. Restaurants may open on the approved days for take-out meals only.

“Burials and naming ceremonies are allowed but there must not be more than 15 people including the officiating ministers.

“There is a total ban on interstate travel (outside Ogun). If you work in Lagos or any other state but you live in Ogun State, you are not allowed to go to Lagos or any other state and return to Ogun.”

 

Despite the ease of the lockdown directive from Federal Government, States in the federation have taken individual initiatives to beef up operations that will mitigate the spread of the virus.