By – Bans Public Gathering Of More Than 20
The Ekiti State Government has imposed a curfew from 8.00 pm to 6.00 am with effect from Monday, 11th January, 2021 until further notice.
It also banned all gatherings of more than twenty people in the state while COVID-19 prevention protocol should be strictly observed even in such gatherings.
This decision was contained in a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Hon Akinbowale Omole, on Sunday.
Omole explained that the new guideline is to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the State.
He said there was need to take proactive steps to curtail the spread of the second wave of the virus, while reiterating the commitment of the State Government to the safety of lives of people in the State.
The commissioner stressed the need for the people to strictly observe the COVID-19 protocols and abide by the curfew and new restrictions placed on public gatherings by the State Government.
Omole warned that the government would enforce the new directives and defaulters would be made to face the wrath of the law.
