The government of Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has denied a report that the lockdown order put in place in the state to contain the spread of coronavirus has been lifted.
Osun state is one of the worst-hit states by the pandemic in Nigeria with 20 confirmed cases.
There were unverified reports in the social media that Osun state government has relaxed the restriction directives for the Easter celebration among other religious activities.
But in a statement signed the secretary to the state government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, Governor Oyetola’s administration maintained the two-week stay-at-home order is still in force.
The statement is reproduced below…
The State Government of Osun hereby announces that it has neither relaxed the State-wide lockdown nor granted exemptions for any form of congregation, whether for Easter, Juma’at prayers or gatherings of any kind.
The State-wide lockdown is a two-week order at the first instance, after which the government will review the battle against the pandemic.
All heads of religious organisations, social associations, citizens and residents are therefore implored to continue to cooperate with the government in this fight by obeying all the necessary regulations and emergency orders.
The State Government wishes all our citizens Happy Easter and a safe weekend.
Signed: Prince Wole Oyebamiji Secretary to the State Government
