reported by BusyBrain
Lagos state Governor, His Excellency Gov. Babajide Sanwoolu has on Thursday ordered the closure of all banks, offices, markets and courts in the state with effect from Thursday, 26th of March, 2020.
Governor Sanwo-Olu stated the new development after a meeting held with members of the state security council at the State House, Marina on Tuesday.
The Governor who insisted that the order was not a lockdown however said that this new directive will be for seven days in the first instance, even as he reduced the number of people who can be in a gatherering from 50 to 25 persons.
He also said that all travels to Lagos by Air or by road will no longer be encouraged.
Sanwo-Olu who said that the health situation was dire said all public parks, gym, swimming pools etc are also to close with immediate effect.
He said that the security agents had have been ordered to strictly enforce the directive as anyone who contravenes it will be dealt with.
