Restaurants, bars, social clubs remain locked.

Sanwo-Olu said restaurants would be permitted to open for in-dining services, from the August 14, on the proviso that they maintain a 50 per cent occupancy capacity, and have also obtained a Provisional Safety Compliance Certificate through the registration portal of the Lagos State Safety Commission: www.lasgsafetyreg.com

“Social Clubs and Recreational Centers will also now be allowed to open from August 14, 2020, on the condition that they have applied for and obtained a Provisional Safety Compliance Certificate through the registration portal of the Lagos State Safety Commission: www.lasgsafetyreg.com. Note that these Safety Clearance Certificates are at this time being issued only to Social Clubs with Registered Trustees.

“Clubs and Centers that reopen without complying with these mandatory requirements will be shut down and dealt with according to the law.

“The closure of all Spas, Bars, Lounges, Night Clubs, Cinemas, Games Arcades remains in place. The possible reopening of these places will be further reviewed before the end of the month.”

He said that state government would be ramping up monitoring and enforcement work, to ensure that all guidelines and directives are complied with to the letter.