Ekiti State government last Monday, extended the total lockdown in the state by another two weeks, as part of the measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Kayode Fayemi had earlier imposed a total shutdown of the state for two weeks, the duration which elapsed on Monday, April 13, 2020.
Secretary to the State Government, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, in a statement, , said the new extension which will end on April 27 became necessary following the progress made and efforts of other neighbouring states in that regard.
Oyebanji explained that only people offering essential services and the market for food items are exempted from the restriction, adding all borders would remain closed for the two weeks.
The statement read: “After careful consideration of available evidence on progress made to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Ekiti State and in recognition of similar efforts by neighbouring states and the Federal Government of Nigeria, the governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has directed the extension of restriction of movement and curfew in Ekiti State for two weeks, until 23:59 Monday, April 27, 2020.
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