Osun State Government, on Monday, eased the total lockdown
imposed on four Local Government Areas last week to curb community transmission
of the coronavirus.
The affected Local Government areas: Ilesha East, Ilesha
West, Atakumosa East and Atakumosa West were placed on a 7-day lockdown that
was scheduled to elapse on Monday.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State
Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, on Monday evening, the State Government
appreciated the people of Ijeshaland for the level of compliance to the
lockdown directive.
According to the SSG, the state government approved the
conditional ease of lockdown based on undertakings and assurance received from
traditional and religious leaders as well as civil society groups within the
axis, that compliance with safety guidelines shall strictly be adhered to.
Enforcement of safety protocols, especially the use of nose
masks in public places must be continued in the axis, and non-adherents will be
sanctioned, the government warned.
Oyebamiji added that, “Although there were reports of
breaches and violations, a commendable percentage showed responsibility through
their compliance.
“The State Government also appreciates the efforts of the
Joint Task Force that oversaw the enforcement of the week-long lockdown, as
well as the services of healthcare workers and media professionals.
“It is imperative to note that the condition that
necessitated the precision lockdown – community transmission – is still active
in the areas.
“However, based on undertakings and assurance received from
traditional and religious leaders as well as civil society groups within the
axis, that compliance with safety guidelines shall be strictly adhered to going
forward; the State Government has approved a CONDITIONAL EASE of lockdown in
the four local government areas with effect from the midnight of Monday 13th
July 2020.
“The State Government wishes to reiterate that any form of
breakdown in adherence to the safety protocols against COVID-19 in the four
local government areas, shall force the government to reimpose the lockdown.
“The State Government under the leadership of Governor
Adegboyega Oyetola will do everything necessary to protect the lives and
properties of citizens from actual and potential dangers.
“Citizens are therefore warned against actions that sabotage
the efforts of the government, by adhering to the safety protocols and
directives of the State Government in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The State Government seizes this opportunity to remind Osun
citizens to wash their hands regularly, use alcohol-based sanitizer, wear face
mask and maintain social distance.”
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