The Chairman of the local government,  Mr. Foluso Ojo, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Oye-Ekiti.

OjoOsaid it was important that the residents should use a nose mask while in public.

He said that the council had instructed all its heads of units and departments to monitor compliance.

Ojo added that the council had directed heads of community health centers to sensitize residents about safety measures to curb COVID-19 spread.

“I have informed all heads of departments and units in the local government to start enforcing the use of nose mask and ensure compliance.

“Beginning from Dec. 25, security agencies will be monitoring compliance.

“We do not want any of our people to contract the virus; in order to achieve this, we will be sensitizing them on the danger inherent in disregarding the use of nose masks and regular hand washing.

“Our health centres have been equipped and renovated to cater for the sick during the festive period and ensure that every patient abides by all COVID-19 protocols,’’ he said.

The chairman appealed to Ekiti indigenes to stay safe and maintain  proper hygiene.