Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has extended the curfew in the state by two weeks.

According to the statement on Monday signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Biodun Oyebanji, the lockdown has been extended until April 27.

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 neighboring 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.

“The EKITI STATE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (PREVENTION OF INFECTION) REGULATIONS, 2020 will remain in force during this extension. All existing measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID -19) in the state will continue to be enforced.

“(a) Restriction of Movement of Persons and Goods. Only exceptions allowed are for the purposes of obtaining food, seeking emergency, life-saving, or chronic medical attention or obtaining social security grant. Persons performing essential services will be allowed to move around, particularly health workers, but must be duly designated with an identity card by the Head of their Institutions.

“(b) Closure of Businesses, Oja Oba and Oja Bisi Markets: All businesses and other entities shall remain closed. Oja Oba and Oja Bisi markets shall remain closed. Except for any business or entity involved in the manufacturing, supply, or provision of an essential good or service.

“In facilities where essential goods are sold, all directives in respect of hygienic conditions to prevent the exposure of persons to COVID-19 must be adhered to.

“(c) Prevention and Prohibition of Gatherings: Any gathering in Ekiti State remains prohibited save for gathering in respect of a funeral, which shall be limited to 20 people.

“(d) Closure of Boundaries. All boundaries of the State shall remain closed during the period of extension, except for transportation of fuel, and essential goods.
(e) Prohibition of Public Transport.

“All commuter transport services including bus services, taxi services, motorbikes (Okada) and tricycle services (Keke NAPEP), are prohibited.

“Suspension of Restrictions. These restrictions would be suspended on the following days to enable people re-stock essential goods. Thursday, 16th April from 6am- 2pm Thursday, 21s, April, 2020 from 6am-2pm.

“Wearing of Masks. In compliance with recent findings on causes of the spread of COVID -19, wearing of facemasks in public places will be compulsory from 14th April, 2020. Government is finalizing arrangements to make facemasks available to persons on essential duties, including foodstuff sellers in markets.

“On-Line Education. The school —on- air programme for primary and secondary school students will continue during the period. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has been directed to continue to improve on the modalities for ensuring effective delivery of this programme.

“Establishment of Test Center. Government is making efforts to set up a COVID 19 test center in the state. This is one of the major tasks of the Covid-19 Response Resource Mobilisation Committee, recently set up by the government to mobilise funds and manage projects to prevent the spread of this pandemic.

“Government Palliative Measures: Government will continue to intensify on going measures specifically in response to the hardship being experienced by people across the state. Government's strategy is made up of three parts:
• Firstly, an intensified public health response to slow down and reduce infections.
• Secondly, a comprehensive package of economic support measures to assist businesses and individuals affected by the pandemic.
• Thirdly, a programme of increased social support to protect poor and vulnerable households.

“The State Government will be providing additional palliatives to respond both to the immediate crisis and to the severe economic challenges that we must confront in the months ahead.

“Further announcements on the next phase of Government's economic and social support strategy will be made in due course.

“Gratitude: The State Government is grateful for the patience and understanding of Ekiti kete. The global evidence on the effects of COVID- 19 is overwhelming.

“It confirms that the measures we have taken is correct and timely in preventing the devastating effect of this disease on the health and well being of all resident in Ekiti State. While it is too early to make a definitive analysis of the progression of the disease in Ekiti State, there is sufficient evidence to show that these measures are working.

“Conclusion: The struggle against the Coronavirus disease requires fundamental changes in behavior from all of us. Until we have contained the virus, the same rules remain.

“Shaking hands, hugging, sitting close to each other and other forms of physical contact enable this virus to be transmitted, and must be avoided.

“We must continue to wash our hands regularly and thoroughly using water and soap or sanitizer. To stay safe and to keep others safe we must continue to respect whatever restrictions are placed on our movement and on our daily lives.”

hunger has got Nigerians lockdown not coronavirus .d lockdown has got our politicians senses lock down too

Is this real



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This is not funny again guys

God

Hunger have killed most people ooo, am getting tired I swear

This is to say that Jehovah and Allah will be locked away from people for two more weeks. This will reduce the level of scams by Jehovah's people sha, but hunger virus will continue. Where is audio Jesus when his followers need him most?


Anyway sha, this will surely pass away like the other pandemics of the past, then pastors will come and claim the glory of the scientists

More Hunger, More Crime.

Its a good measure but lockdown not meant for Nigerians

Reasons

Nigerian System is Crap..

A woman and her 3children was direct to my Compound today, said somebody told her to come beg for relief material.

I was shocked, i had to give her some 4,000 to manage and about 1basket of rice and garri from my Wife.

Hunger virus is killing Nigerians....

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bmcariyo:
Buhari will copy this.




Prove me wrong before you insult me

I won't be surprised if he does...

We are where the US, Spain and Italy were 7 -9 weeks ago. A loosening of the lockdown might lead to serious crisis (and if you want an example of how bad it can be in a developing country, check out Ecuador).

On the other hand, people need to go back to work. Thus , the catch 22 situation we are in.

So buhari better copy Ekiti, or he better be ready to allow everyone go back to work, and risk a few hundred deaths.

Dididrumz:
God

it is well

it's Ok

Okayy... Till then

There's a movie titled "Hunger game" I need to watch that movie tonight.

correct

Just as was expected. No reasonable government will lift the lockdown when a cure has not been found yet....That will be disastrous.

I was expecting that though

And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think

And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless, and heartless ways, the earth began to heal.

And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed.

Kitty O’Meara

Why?

Extending lockdown without palliatives. Madness o madness. Iwajù o shèy ló, Eyin o Shey padasí. O ga o.

Cirilla:
Any Society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
Benjamin Franklin. This whole coronavirus stuff is conspiracy
"So Donald Trump is now calling White flu the 'Chinese virus.' Of course he is: Racism and blaming other people for his own failures are the defining features of his presidency. But if we're going to give it a nickname, much better to refer to it as the 'Trump pandemic.'
True, the virus didn't originate here. But the U.S. response to the threat has been catastrophically slow and inadequate, and the buck stops with Trump, who minimized the threat and discouraged action until just a few days ago," wrote opinion columnist Paul Krugman on The New York Times.

Corona Virus is a democrat and liberal media distraction from Biden's corruption investigation. Spin everything and change the narrative if it does not fit the democrat agenda. It is so obvious.

When will you have sense?

We know it will be extended.


A general lockdown across states is recommended.

Hunger virus and security virus are dealing with alot of people than covid19 in Nigeria

Cirilla:
Any Society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
Benjamin Franklin. This whole coronavirus stuff is conspiracy
"So Donald Trump is now calling White flu the 'Chinese virus.' Of course he is: Racism and blaming other people for his own failures are the defining features of his presidency. But if we're going to give it a nickname, much better to refer to it as the 'Trump pandemic.'
True, the virus didn't originate here. But the U.S. response to the threat has been catastrophically slow and inadequate, and the buck stops with Trump, who minimized the threat and discouraged action until just a few days ago," wrote opinion columnist Paul Krugman on The New York Times.

Corona Virus is a democrat and liberal media distraction from Biden's corruption investigation. Spin everything and change the narrative if it does not fit the democrat agenda. It is so obvious.

wetin concern America for this one?we are talking about Nigeria you are bringing in America..

Okay

Since chairman of Governors forum has spoken is to calm d tension down b4 president or other Governors pronounce their own.

X

Cirilla:
Any Society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
Benjamin Franklin. This whole coronavirus stuff is conspiracy
"So Donald Trump is now calling White flu the 'Chinese virus.' Of course he is: Racism and blaming other people for his own failures are the defining features of his presidency. But if we're going to give it a nickname, much better to refer to it as the 'Trump pandemic.'
True, the virus didn't originate here. But the U.S. response to the threat has been catastrophically slow and inadequate, and the buck stops with Trump, who minimized the threat and discouraged action until just a few days ago," wrote opinion columnist Paul Krugman on The New York Times.

Corona Virus is a democrat and liberal media distraction from Biden's corruption investigation. Spin everything and change the narrative if it does not fit the democrat agenda. It is so obvious.

stop displaying stupidity and ignorance upandan