Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has announced plans to ease the eight-week lockdown imposed on the state.
The state had been placed on lockdown by President Muhammadu Buhari to curb the spread of the COVID-19 in the country.
Addressing journalists on Thursday, in Abeokuta, Gov. Abiodun said normal businesses will operate from Monday to Friday effective from June 1.
According to him, the lockdown will be eased from 6.00a.m to 8.00p.m from Mondays to Fridays while the lockdown would still be in force on Saturdays and Sundays.
His words: “This second phase has two major elements of further relaxation of the restrictions and expansion in the number of days, in contrast to the current three days of Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
“This new phase opens up all the five working days in the week.
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“In addition, there will be no time restriction from Monday to Friday, with the exception of the curfew period from 8.00p.m or as may be directed by the President.
“Let no one make a mistake; from all available data and simulations, we are yet to reach our peak.
“Consequently, the further easing of the lockdown is not a license to believe that all is over.’’
The governor further stated that the current ease of the lockdown should not be taken to mean that COVID-19 pandemic was over.
He reminded residents that the ban on religious activities was still in force, adding that the government would, by next week, finalise the guidelines for lifting the ban on religious activities.
He added: “Gyms, event centres, cinemas, arcades, bars, casinos, nightclubs, swimming pools, barber-shops, spas, beauty salons and all public parks, including those in private residential estates will not be allowed, even during this new phase of relaxation.’’
