Yuletide: Oyo Govt Warns Residents Ahead Festive Period

Oyo Government has urged its residents to observe all Covid-19 protocols during the festive period.

News Rain Nigeria reports that the Oyo State Government has on Tuesday 1st December 2020 warned all the residents across the state to continue to strictly adhere to the Covid-19 safety protocols, as the State declared that the virus is still very much around.

The press statement issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde stated that all residents should use this season to ‘spread the joy, not the virus,” the statement read while wishing all residents happy celebrations.
The statement stressed that an advisory by the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) of the state warned that COVID-19 “is still very much around with us,” adding that residents of Oyo State must strictly adhere to safety protocols even during the Yuletide.

Oyo Govt Warns Residents Ahead Festive Period

The advisory indicated that Oyo residents should, at this period, follow the direction of the state-sponsored advocacy on COVID-19, #Own Your Action, noting that responsible living and strict adherence to the guidelines will help the state to curtail the spread of the disease during the festive period.

The statement also indicated that the advisory by the EOC equally commended residents of the state for the efforts made so far in complying with the COVID-19 prevention measures in the state.

The statement read: “The State Government salutes the resilience and fortitude with which members of the public have carried themselves in spite of all the challenges faced in the year 2020. We believe as the year comes to an end, and another year is on the horizon, the hopes and aspirations of the citizens of the state will be actualized.

“With this, it is expected that as responsible citizens of our dear state, we will continue to comply with the COVID-19 prevention measures in public places especially offices, shopping malls and outlets, schools, recreation centers, and any location outside the homes.”

The statement warned that in light of the end of the year activities and forthcoming festivities, visitors and residents of the state would have to be responsible for organizing social events, noting that all events must be organized in compliance with the COVID-19 guidelines.

Mr. Taiwo Adisa through the statement stated that the government of Oyo State will continue to work assiduously to deliver on her promises to the citizens.

The government promised to continue to work assiduously to deliver on its promises to the citizens, noting, however, that residents should “share the joy and not the virus,” at the period.

“The reality of the end of year social activities which involves traveling into and also within the state will soon commence with the festivities. This is to implore visitors and residents of the state to be wise and responsible in attending and organizing social events in compliance with the state COVID-19 advisories.

“Thus, religious and community leaders, organizers of end of year programs including children parties and concerts, as well as owners of recreational facilities, are to remember that the pandemic is ongoing and to ensure the orderly conduct of their activities to prevent widespread infections in the State.