COVID-19: Abiodun Extends Ogun Lockdown By Another One Week

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has announced the extension of the lockdown of the state by another one week, saying preservation of human lives should take precedent over every other considerations.

Abiodun made the announcement on Friday, May 8, at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan while addressing reporters about the efforts being made by the administration towards flattening the curve as the initial 40 days lockdown in the state elapsed.

The governor said the fate of the citizens and residents of the state were now in their hands regarding abiding by the safety measures already enunciated by the health experts to stay safe from the Coronavirus Pandemic and prevent its spread in the state.

He lamented that many of residents had shown shocking and utter disregard to all safety measures such as social distancing, wearing of face masks in public among others, put in place to prevent the spread.

He advised that people should learn from the dire experiences of others who ignored the safety measures in other climes.

Abiodun noted that the state had witnessed an astronomical rise in COVID – 19 cases, saying there were 100 confirmed cases, 20 discharged cases, two deaths and 78 active cases who were undergoing treatment at the Isolation Centres.

He urged the residents not to panic, assuring that as an administration, they would continue to do what was right and proper to keep the state safer.

According to the governor, over 10,000 people have been screened while over 700 others have been tested for the virus infection.

Below is the summary of Governor’s recent press sstatement;

UPDATE BY OGSG ON COVID-19

Monday 11th May Relaxation window 7am – 5pm

Wednesday 13th May Relaxation Window 7am – 5pm

Friday 15th May Relaxation Window 7am – 5pm

Curfew is from 8pm – 6am everyday

Facemask is very important ,don’t go out without your facemask

Taxicab for within must carry only 3 passengers

14 seaters for within must carry only 7 passengers

Tricycle can carry only 2 passengers

Okada should carry only 1 passenger

All Educational Institutions remain closed while students in public schools will continue with Digiclass

30% of public servants are to resume work only on days of window relaxations

All essential service personnel will continue to work despite the lockdown

All public religious gatherings remain banned

All pubs, clubs ,stadia , public pools spars ,gyms , salon etc and all assembly of more than 15 people remain banned

Restaurants may open on the approved days for take outs meals only

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