Edo State Govt. Set To Reopen Economy By June 28.

The Edo State Government has announced its plan to reopen its economy by June 28, 2020.

In a briefing on Saturday, Governor Godwin Obaseki explained that the re-opening is scheduled to come after June 28, which is the expected peak date of the coronavirus pandemic in the state based on government models.

Obaseki condemned the actions of infected persons who chose to self-isolate rather than submit to government-approved facilities.

The Governor also urged the need for social distancing measures were still active in the state, despite the state’s imminent governorship elections.