Ogun State Extends Lockdown By Another Week.

Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed that the current lockdown in the state be extended by one week. As the state continues to experience new covid-19 cases the governor has insisted that the lockdown continues.

Governor Abiodun stated in a press briefing on Friday that although the extension is painful, however it is a necessary decision that has to be taken to maintain the balance between lives and livelihood.

Good people of Ogun State, see highlights of my press briefing on COVID-19 today, 22nd May, 2020 with updates on the lockdown, and response strategies and facilities: pic.twitter.com/BhPgY8OWsE

— Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun – MFR (@dabiodunMFR) May 22, 2020

He stated that the state will continue to have it’s window of relaxation, from 7 am to 5 pm on Monday, 25th May; Wednesday, 27th May, and Friday, 29th May. While the daily curfew from 8 pm to 6 am and the ban on non-essential inter-state travel still stands.