Ogun reopens worship centres, lifts weekend lockdown
The Ogun state government has ordered the reopening of worship centres and the suspension of weekend lockdown.
The state government had prohibited movement and commercial activities in the state at weekends since it reopened its economy in June owing to COVID-19
On Friday, Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, said commercial activities can now take place on Saturdays and Sundays.
He said the decision was made after the government consulted stakeholders across the state.
Abiodun said the limitation on social gatherings not exceeding 20 people is still in force.
He added that commercial vehicles will maintain 60 percent reduction of passengers per trip.
“Let me say that now that our worship centres are open for activities, the restrictions on weekends are lifted, but the limitation on social gatherings not exceeding 20 people at any place at the same time is still very much in force,” he said.
“Observation of dusk-to-dawn curfew as directed by the Presidential Task Force i.e. between 10.00pm and 4.00am daily.
“Wearing of face masks in the public is compulsory and failure to do so is punishable. Only one passenger is still allowed for motorcycles and two passengers only for tricycles. Taxi cabs and buses still have 60% limitation on their carrying capacity and non-adherence attracts sanction.
“The COVID-19 Task Force in markets must continue to ensure physical distancing, availability of handwashing facilities, and use of gloves and facemasks for traders. Decontamination will continue in our markets and other public places.”
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