Osun state government, Friday, said it has neither relaxed the State-wide lockdown nor granted exemptions for any form of congregation, whether for Easter, Juma’at prayers or gatherings of any kind.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the state government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji, said the stay-at-home order still stand until the state government review situation in the state.
The statement enjoined religious leaders and other stakeholders to join hands with the government to defeat the deadly Corona virus.
“The State-wide lockdown is a two-week order at the first instance, after which the government will review the battle against the pandemic.
“All heads of religious organisations, social associations, citizens and residents are therefore implored to continue to cooperate with the government in this fight by obeying all the necessary regulations and emergency orders.”
