Oyo State Says NO To Reopening Of Schools & Worship Centres.

Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde announced that the state government has not ordered for the reopening of schools and religious centres yet.

Governor Makinde revealed that the ban on reopening of schools, churches and mosques will not be lifted yet until the state is completely safe from the virus.

The Governor gave the news while delivering his “State of the State Address” during a special plenary to commemorate the first year anniversary of the Ninth House of Assembly.

Below is the Governor’s statement at the press briefing;

“For this same reason, we have held off from reversing our directive on religious gatherings. We saw what happened when a private organisation did not follow the advisories we provided to the letter.

“Over 50 percent of COVID-19 cases in Oyo State can be traced to this organisation. So, I take this opportunity to again plead with our religious leaders to be patient with us. We are keeping our eyes on the numbers and will adjust this directive at the right time.”