By Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday announced that the state government has lifted the 12 am to 4 am curfew earlier imposed on states by the Federal Government to combat the spread of COVID-19.
This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, saying that the state government had also permitted cross-over services in the state.
The statement read in part, “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.”
