Categories: News

COVID-19: Governor Sanwo-Olu Gives Lagos Residents 14-Day To Claim Bodies In Mortuaries

He also asked residents to wear nose masks during the burial while attendance must not be more than 20.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has implored owners of bodies in the state mortuaries to pick them for burial in line with the protocol established in the management of COVID-19 or risk mass burial by the government.

Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this while speaking at his COVID-19 Update at the State House on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

He urged Lagosians to maintain social distancing, wear nose masks during the burial while attendance must not be more than 20.

The governor also said the wearing of nosemasks in any public gathering and by those on essential services in the state is now compulsory.

Sanwo-Olu urged private sector and well meaning Lagosians to patronise local fashion designers for the production of nose masks for their staff and residents.

He also congratulated Muslim faithful for witnessing the Holy Month of Ramadan, enjoining them to take precautionary measures.

Meanwhile, Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration would enforce the compulsory use of face masks by residents in the state from this week.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

Nigerian Senate Denies Fighting Over Sitting Arrangement During Plenary Session

The Senate has refuted claims of a disagreement over seating arrangements in the new legislative…

10 hours ago

FG Declares Wednesday As Public Holiday To Celebrate Workers’ Day

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday as a public holiday in honor of the Workers’…

11 hours ago

Rowdy Session As Nigerian Senators Fight Over Seats In Refurbished Chamber

The Senate's return to plenary on Tuesday was marred by a rowdy session characterized by…

12 hours ago

“Find One Place And Sit Down” – Wizkid Slams Cubana Chief Priest Over Davido

Celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest has demanded an apology on behalf of his close friend,…

13 hours ago

“Men Should Help Their Gender More Than Females” – Apostle Suleman [Video]

Popular clergyman, Apostle Johnson Suleman has sparked controversy with his advice urging men to prioritize…

16 hours ago

Kaduna State Collaborates with Google to Launch Pioneering Hausa Language AI Learning Series to Expand Tech Education and Empower Women

A new initiative aimed at empowering women in Northern Nigeria through AI education was launched…

17 hours ago