Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed the full reopening of Event Centres,Cinemas,Tourist sites hotels, Restaurants and entertainment centres and public places in the State.
Abiodun further directed schools, markets and religious centres to revert to their regular programme of activities as obtained before the lockdown .
A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, said the directive came following the success recorded in flattening the curve of COVID-19 transmission in the state.
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“Government is aware of the excruciating implications of COVID-19 lockdown but we have emplaced measures and improved on testing to stem the tide.
” Empirical field research indicates that we have managed to stem community spread and treatment of the virus very well. We are convinced that opening of schools and entertainment centres would not harm our people. We would continue to monitor the development,” Governor Abiodun said.
While reinstating the need to rebuild the economy, the State government maintained that it was irrevocably committed to the successful implementation of the “Building our Future Together” Agenda and as such would do everything possible to ensure that the people have increased prosperity that would place the State on a sound footing towards continued development.
The Governor however noted he will not hesitate to do selective lockdown should there be any flagrant disobedience to the set COVID-19 protocols.
He listed the conditions for the reopening of the centres to include:observance of temperature checks at all entry points,compulsory use of face masks and observing 2m social distancing by marking the floor to guide customers.
The statement further stated that business owners must offer only 50% of their space capacity to guests,Prior to holding any event, licence and safety clearance must be obtained from the Government and the operation of all cinemas must not exceed 10pm
Also restaurants should ensure strict maintenance of physical distancing with a maximum of four persons per table, while Buffet services are not allowed.
“Let me say that our Task Force is already on the ground and is moving about to ensure compliance.
“And, if perchance we discover that any of our centres is not complying or adhering to the laid down protocols, we will not hesitate to close down the centre,” he warned.
