The Lagos State Governor,
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed that no gathering of more than 50 persons
shall hold in an enclosed space, except for religious purposes.
The governor said this while giving an update on coronavirus
in Lagos State on Sunday.
He said that this is in line with the COVID-19 Health
Protection Regulations 2021 signed last week by the President, Major General
Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).
He said, “The State Government has observed with dismay the
widespread flagrant disregard and non-adherence to guidelines and protocols
aimed at stemming and curbing the tide of infection.
“We particularly note that some event centres have been
operating their premises outside the acceptable parameters for operation/usage
and continue to be recalcitrant in this regard.
“This is to sound a very serious note of warning that
henceforth all those found culpable and in breach of the existing regulations
and guidelines would be swiftly and decisively dealt with in full accordance
with the provisions of the law.
“Furthermore, and in line with the COVID-19 Health Protection
Regulations 2021 signed last week by President Muhammadu Buhari, it is hereby
directed that no gathering of more than 50 persons shall hold in an enclosed
space, except for religious purposes, in which case the gathering shall not
exceed 50% capacity of the space.
“A breach of the provisions of the Presidential Regulations
attracts upon summary conviction, a fine or six months imprisonment and or
both. Our enforcement agencies have been appropriately tasked to ensure maximum
compliance.
“All Lagosians are enjoined to continue to observe all laid
down guidelines and protocols issued by both the State and Federal governments
for the effective containment and treatment of the novel coronavirus disease.”
