Gov Akeredolu Orders Closure Of Borders With Neighbouring States In Fight Against Coronavirus

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has ordered closure of borders of all states that share boundaries with Ondo State.

The affected states are Ekiti, Osun, Kogi, Edo and Ogun states.

The order takes effect immediately.

Mr Akeredolu gave the order today, Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

The governor also declared a 3-day period of fasting and prayers to seek the face of God in this trying period.

The fasting and prayer holds between Thursday,April 2 and Satur­day, April 4, 2020.

Governor Akeredolu’s statement via Facebook reads…

“In response to the trend in the number of cases around Ondo State, I have ordered the immediate closure of our borders with the neighbouring states of Ekiti, Osun, Kogi, Edo and in particular Elefon, our coastal boundary with Ogun State.

As a way of thanking God and seeking His face for this immeasurable Grace and co­ntinuous Favour, gov­ernment hereby declares a 3-day period of fasting and prayers commencing from Th­ursday, 2nd to Satur­day, 4th April for Ondo State.”