Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said residents of the state who work in Lagos State are not permitted to move out or into the state as the lockdown eases next week.
Abiodun in his speech on Friday extended the COVID-19 lockdown in Ogun State by one week.
According to President Muhammadu Buhari’s lockdown relaxation directive, offices will resume work in Lagos and Abuja on Monday, May 4.
Ogun State, as a result of its proximity to Lagos, plays host to many people who work in the large commercial hub.
Many of those who live in Ogun communities like Mowe, Ibafo, Akute, Agbado, Ifo, Sango, Ota, Ogijo and others, work in Lagos.
Meanwhile, Abiodun, via his Facebook page on Saturday afternoon said the lockdown in the state ends on Sunday, May 10, as a result of the initial grace the state was granted.
His words: “There is a total ban on interstate travel (outside Ogun). If you work in Lagos or any other state but you live in Ogun State, you are not allowed to go to Lagos or any other state and return to Ogun.”
He said, “All schools remain closed, while students will continue with their DigiClass.
“All essential service personnel will continue to work despite the lockdown.
“All public religious gatherings remain banned. All pubs, clubs, stadia, public pools, spas, gyms, salons, etc. and all assemblies of more than 15 people remain banned. Restaurants may open on the approved days for take-out meals only.
“Burials and naming ceremonies are allowed but there must not be more than 15 people including the officiating ministers.
“There is a total ban on interstate travel (outside Ogun). If you work in Lagos or any other state but you live in Ogun State, you are not allowed to go to Lagos or any other state and return to Ogun.”