The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday, extended the total lockdown of the state to prevent the spread of coronavirus for another 14 days beginning from Thursday, April 16.
Oyetola announced this in a state-wide broadcast. He said the step was necessary to keep the state free of the disease.
Oyetola, however, said the lockdown would be suspended on Wednesday to enable people to restock and prepare for the new 14 days restriction.
“We are aware of the negative effects of lockdown on our fragile economy. But as a responsible government, we will not sacrifice the lives and security of our people on the altar of economy.
“Consequently, in order to ensure a total defeat of coronavirus in Osun, we shall extend lockdown by another 14 days.
“But to allow our people to re-stock, the lockdown is suspended between Wednesday, 15th and Thursday, 16th April, 2020. The second lockdown shall therefore commence on midnight of Thursday, April 16, 2020,” the governor said.
During the period, Oyetola said all markets and land boundaries would remain close during the suspension of the lockdown and the lockdown period, while the ban on all public gatherings remains in force.
He added,
“Our citizens and residents are enjoined to continue to observe all precautionary measures during the suspension of the lockdown and within the lockdown period, including social distancing, washing of hands with soap or use of hand sanitisers.”
