Lagos Opens Small Sports Centres, Says Religious, Event Centres Remain Closed

The Lagos state government has announced that sports facilities and recreational parks in residential estates, would be permitted to operate with a maximum of 20 persons at any given time, but all religious, social and events centres remain closed for now.

In an official tweet on Friday, Gboyega Akosile, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcements.

He tweeted: “Sports facilities and recreational parks in residential estates, Sanwo-Olu said, would be permitted to operate with a maximum of 20 persons at any given time. However, places of worship, events centres, and social clubs will remain closed until further notice.

“All bars, day and night clubs, cinemas, games arcades, beaches and beach fronts, gyms and spas continue to remain closed. Places of worship will remain closed in Lagos State, until further notice. All Social and Events Centers, and Social Clubs, will also remain closed, for now.

“Eateries and restaurants are to continue to open as normal for takeout only. In-dining is still Prohibited.”

Sanwo-Olu also implored Lagosians to cultivate the habits of washing their hands regularly, as well as maintaining social distancing, especially in public places.

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Government, he said, will continue to do its best to protect citizens and promote the wellbeing of residents.

The Governor also ordered safety agency to continue with the registration and issuance of free Safety clearance to all companies and social events centres in preparation for full re-opening.

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The Governor also directed civil servants from Grade Level 1 to 12 to continue working from home and improve themselves through dedicated online Learning Management Systems (LMS) portals.