The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has warned that the latest easing of the lockdown in the State should not be seen as a full reopening of the economy, adding that the effect of the dreaded Coronavirus in still very much within.
Governor Abiodun who made this known while addressing newsmen at his Oke Mosan office stated that citizens who can work remotely and at home are encouraged to continue to do so pending the full reopening of the economy.
“Let me state clearly that this is not a full reopening of the economy and I encourage as many of us that can continue to work/meet online and remotely from home to continue to do so”
“Let no one make a mistake. COVID- 19 is neither over nor the curve of the spread flattened. From all available data and simulations, we are yet to reach our peak, consequently the further easing of the lockdown is not a license to believe the worst is over” he said
The governor further stated that the new ease of the lockdown will take effect from June 1st, 2020, adding that the second phase has two major elements of further relaxation of the restrictions and expansion in the number of days.
“In contrast to the current three days of Monday, Wednesday and Friday, this new phase opens up all the five working days in the week i.e Monday to Friday, with only Saturday and Sunday as lockdown days”
“In addition, there will be no time restriction from Monday to Friday, with the exception of the curfew period from 8.00pm or as may be directed by the President”
