Ogun state government has banned people from high density gatherings which is 50 people or more as it strategises to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state.
Ogun government explained that its action was further to measures so far taken to ramp up its efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
In a statement by Kunle Somorin, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ogun State, he said, “Immediate ban of all high-density gatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons in the same place, such as social clubs, halls, cinemas, night clubs, restaurants, cafes, and sport arenas. This measure will be in effect for the next 30 days in the first instance.
The statement said the restriction has to be enforced without prejudice to people’s fundamental rights to association and movement, because safety of our people and their welfare are priorities that cannot be toyed with.
“The Government will continue to engage all the stakeholders, including our religious leaders to sensitise the populace on the need to maintain social distancing and collective effort to combat this pandemic.
“The Government will continue the surveillance initiatives and intensify sensitisation on COVID-19.
“This is more so given the peculiarity of its location as the nation’s Gateway State and its industrial capital.
“Our epidemiologists and other health workers are working round the clock with Federal agencies and international development agencies to stop the spread of corona virus.
“In view of the recent confirmed cases in the country, Governor Abiodun reassures the populace that no stone will be left unturned to ensure that the state is prepared at all times to respond appropriately.
He encouraged people to maintain a high level of suspicion and report any suspected case to the appropriate authorities.
