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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has threatened
to impose a total lockdown on the state if people continue to violate
the safety guidelines issued to contain the spread of the virus in the
state.
He said the compliance with the use of face masks and social distancing
directive had not been fully complied with and that the state had been
recording more cases.
He said, “If we do not see an improvement in the next couple of days, we
would be forced to evoke the very painful decision of bringing the
entire system under a lockdown again.
“I’m aware that the Presidential Task Force has also made this point and
very importantly that the continued maintenance of this ease is only
guaranteed when people consistently comply. Let the numbers we have seen
this week stand as a warning to all of us because we are monitoring and
checking this on a daily basis.
“We all must take responsibility, which is what this time demands of us.
Government will not shy away from its own responsibilities.”
The governor regretted that the crowds that besieged commercial banks
and the poor compliance by danfo drivers violated the social distancing
directive, noting however that the Lagos Bus Service and water
transportation showed some level of compliance.
He added, “The yellow buses scored below average but we are working with
them. We are certainly not happy with their level of compliance and we
are hoping that in the few days ahead we will see significant
improvement.”
On the level of compliance in open markets and stores, he said there was
need for improved compliance with social distancing rules and other
safety protocols.
“I have also given strict instruction to the police to confiscate
motorcycles defying this order,” he added, noting that the ban on
interstate travel remained active.
He appreciated the frontline health workers for their sacrifices.
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