The Lagos State Government has announced the reopening of two of its recreational parks for public use.
They are the Ndubuisi Kanu Park in Alausa and the Dr. Abayomi Finnish Park in Oregun, Ikeja.
The Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Parks and Gardens (LASPARK), Mrs. Titilayo Ajirotutu, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, stressed that visitors to the parks must comply with the existing COVID-19 protocols.
Recall that the state had closed down all parks following the outbreak of the Coronavirus Coronavirus pandemic as part of measures to contain the community spread of the virus.
The statement quoted Mrs. Adetoun Popoola, the General Manager of LASPARK, as saying that the agency had made necessary arrangements and put in place relevant safety protocols for the public to visit the parks.
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“Strict observance of COVID-19 guidelines including physical distancing, use of face masks, temperature checks and washing of hands with soap and running water is germane to reducing the risk of exposure to the virus.
“It is also pertinent to mention that children below five and adults above 65 years are advised to stay home to reduce their risk of infection.
“All play items and games which have high touch surfaces will also not be operational for now at the parks,” Popoola was quoted as saying.
She further stated that the Ndubuisi Kanu Park will take a maximum of 150 people at any given time while the Dr. Abayomi Finnih Park will take 100 to prevent overcrowding.
According to Popoola, other public recreational parks in various parts of the state are still being assessed for reopening.
