Oyo State Government on Saturday, April 26th, 2020 announced the relaxation of curfew and asked residents to resume some of the suspended activities.

On Saturday evening, Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde held a press conference after meeting the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.

The Governor made it known that the State Secretariat will be reopened on Monday, April 27th, 2020, with the resumption of civil servants at level 13 upward who have personal/separate offices. He added that the following guidelines are in place to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 within the secretariat:

1. There will be new security measures in place including usage of one gate which will serve as entrance and exit while all other gates remain closed.
2. All meetings will be held online.
3. No visitors are allowed except absolutely necessary.
4. There will be hand washing facilities in strategic locations around the secretariat.
5. A 100ml hand sanitizer and face mask will be given to each officer.
6. Canteens around the secretariat will remain closed. Officers are encouraged to bring their own food for lunch.

He further stated that posters and banners will be inconspicuous places around the secretariat to revalidate guidelines for resumption. He made it known that the dusk to dawn curfew in Oyo State will be relaxed from the initial 7 PM – 6 AM to 7 PM – 5 AM, so as to accommodate farmers during this planting season.

The farmers are being sensitised on how to stay safe as they farm during this period. The governor added that COVID-19 compliant guidelines will be provided for markets, including hand washing and wearing of face masks. Only markets that meet up with these guidelines will be allowed to reopen.

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