Ogun State Governor , Dapo Abiodun has said the current relaxation of the lockdown in the state from 7 am to 2 pm would be suspended on Friday.
The governor also said the state would soon commence strict enforcement of wearing of face masks in the public , saying it would help flatten the spread of coronavirus .
The governor in the statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin , urged the residents of the state to consider the extension announced by the President on Monday a necessary sacrifice to defeat an invisible and deadly enemy .
He said , “ Therefore , the current window of relaxation of the lockdown in the state from 7 am to 2 pm, which follows the same pattern of last week, will still be available for this Wednesday (15 th April) and Friday ( 17 th April, 2020 ) only .
“ This is to allow the residents prepare for the extension of the lockdown and restock on food and other essential items . However , Ogun State borders remain closed .
“ It should be emphasised that people should only go out if they need to and are required at all times when outside their homes to wear a face mask , including locally made face masks, even as they observe other social distancing measures .
“ The state will soon commence strict enforcement of wearing of face mask in the public as it has been shown to help flatten the spread of the virus . ”
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