x

Covid-19: Oyo state Govt rescinds decision, permits crossover service

The Oyo state government has permitted cross-over service in the state.

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, Governor Makinde stated that the 12 am to 4 am curfew earlier imposed on states by the Federal Government has been lifted.

The statenent reads

“Following a review of the pronouncement of the Technical Team of the Task Force on COVID-19 in Oyo State on 29th December 2020, His Excellency, the Executive Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, has magnanimously directed that the 12 midnight to 4 a.m. curfew be lifted.

“The governor has also warned citizens and residents of Oyo State to ensure strict compliance with the guidelines, protocols and advisories as laid down by the OYO State COVID-19 Task Force aimed at limiting the transmission of the disease in our communities.

“Secondly, he has directed that enforcement of these guidelines and protocols in accordance with the law will be applied as appropriate, enjoining individuals and organizations to comply and by so doing ensure that we all spread the joy of this season and not the virus.”

Hot this week

State of Emergency: Kenneth Okonkwo Faults Supreme Court Judgment

Legal practitioner and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Kenneth...

“Igbo People Have the Sweetest Music in Nigeria” — Kiddwaya Declares

Reality TV star Kiddwaya has sparked conversation online after...

FRSC Confirms Four Dead, Seven Injured in Kogi Road Accident on Lokoja–Ajaokuta Highway 

 By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)...

Maikaya Praises Balarabe’s Developmental Legacy in Toto LGA Ahead of 2027 Elections

From Abel Zwanke, LafiaAhead of the 2027 general elections,...

Manchester United Are Underachieving — Amorim Admits as Pressure Mounts

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has conceded that both...

Most peaceful states to live in Nigeria

When many people think of Nigeria, images of relentless...

JUST IN: Tinubu Presides Over APC National Caucus Meeting in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting...

Tinubu Reconstitutes NERC Board

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the...

Senate Confirms Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, 62 Others as Ambassadors

The Senate on Thursday confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees submitted...

Nigeria-China Cooperation in 2025 And Beyond

By Charles OnunaijuAs the eventful year of 2025 draws...

Gov Alia Orders Political Appointees Seeking Elective Offices to Resign Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Isaac Kertyo, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img