Independence: Ogun announces two days curfew , bans gathering of more than 20 people

The Ogun State Government on Wednesday announced a two-day ban on public gatherings of more than 20 persons and outlawed procession as the nation marks its 60th Independence Day.

Governor Dapo Abiodun, also imposed a two-day curfew between 10pm and 6am from Thursday to  Friday which would take effect from Wednesday night.

Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, said the ban was part the efforts in curtailing the spread of COVID-19.

said, “All forms of gathering in the state, except the state announced Independence Day Anniversary programme, are restricted to a maximum of 20 persons.”

The governor also said the state had opted for a low-key celebration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary.

He relocated the Diamond Independence Anniversary activities earlier scheduled to hold at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta to the Arcade Ground of the state secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

statement reads partly, “In line with COVID-19 protocols, admission to the venue will be strictly by invitation. Security and other aides of invited guests will not be allowed into the premises.”

In the same vein, the Lagos State Government has opted for a low-key celebration of the 60th Independence Anniversary due to COVID-19 pandemic.

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had directed that the planned parade and other activities that involve the gathering of more than 50 people should be cancelled.