This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by Kunle Somorin, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The governor’s spokesman said the religious centres and other public places have been reopened following the success recorded in flattening the curve of COVID-19 transmission in the state.

“Government is aware of the excruciating implications of COVID-19 lockdown but we have emplaced measures and improved on testing to stem the tide.”

“Empirical field research indicates that we have managed to stem community spread and treatment of the virus very well.

“We are convinced that the opening of schools and entertainment centres would not harm our people. We would continue to monitor the development,” the governor said.

Recall that the governor had in March ordered the closure of the businesses and religious centres over the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and later order a gradual reopening.