Osun: Carnival, New Year Countdown Remain Banned

Osun State Government on Friday told residents that the ban on youth carnivals and countdown to the New Year ceremonies still subsisted.

A Public Service Announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, also said all social clubs, hotels, departmental stores, supermarkets, event centres and allied centres were to henceforth operate at half of their capacities and observe COVID-19 protocols.

The government also appealed to the residents to cut down on social gatherings to reduce the spate of exposure and contact with possible carriers visiting the state during the Yuletide period.

The announcement read in parts, “The State Government of Osun would like to remind all citizens that the new directives aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus are still in force.

“By implication, the ban on youth carnivals and countdown to the New Year ceremonies still subsists. Also, all social clubs, hotels, departmental stores, supermarkets, event centres and allied centres are to henceforth operate at half of their capacities and observe Covid-19 protocols.

“Wearing of face masks at public places is equally compulsory. The government further appeals to all residents and citizens to cut down on social gatherings, including weddings, christening, and funeral ceremonies, among others, to reduce the spate of exposure and contact with possible carriers visiting the state during the Yuletide period.

“Furthermore, towns and cities are to put on hold the annual days through physical attendance and change such to virtual version.”