COVID 19: Prepare For Lagos ‘7 Days Lockdown’ From Thursday This Week

The Lagos state government has ordered the closure of all banks, offices, markets, and courts in the state effective from Thursday.

Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this after a meeting of the state security council at the State House, Marina Tuesday.

The Governor who insisted that the order was not a lockdown, however, said that this new directive will be for seven days in the first instance, even as he reduced the number of people who can be in a gathering from 50 to 25 persons.

He also said that all travel to Lagos by Air or by road will no longer be encouraged.

Sanwo-Olu who said that the health situation was dire said all public parks, gym, swimming pools, etc are also to close with immediate effect.

He said that the security agents have been ordered to strictly enforce the directive as anyone who contravenes it will be dealt with.

Everyone is, therefore, encouraged to make arrangements for the period of the lockdown. Your total well being is our priority.