Governor of Osun State, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday, relaxed the lockdown imposed as a measure to forestall the spread of coronavirus in the state.
The Governor disclosed this in a statement signed by Ismail Omipidan, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor.
According to the statement, the governor announced a new set of guidelines that would help the state glide through the second phase of the gradual reopening of the state’s economy. However, all major markets would remain shut.
The Governor also directed that all civil servant on Level 7 and above, should resume their duties immediately.
Oyetola also said all political, religious, social gatherings are still banned.
“As you are all aware, the Federal Government a few days ago lifted the ban on religious activities in the country. We have, therefore, lifted ours too after our meeting with religious leaders on Wednesday with specific guidelines.
“In furtherance to that, we have also further relaxed our curfew, as part of measures for the gradual reopening of our economy. Civil Servants on level 7 and above should go to work within normal office hours, while each department should work out and alternate working hours for workers on grade levels 1 to 6,” the governor said.
