STATE-WIDE CURFEW
– An overnight curfew will be in force from 8 pm till 6am daily,
from May 4, 2020, for two weeks in the first instance. Subsequent
extension of the curfew will be communicated by way of a press
release issued by the State Government.
STATE-WIDE DECONTAMINATION
– The state will continue to decontaminate all public places and
infrastructure. These places include, but are not limited to, the
State Secretariat, Government Establishments, Markets, Schools,
Motor Parks and Bus Stops.
– All Businesses are also hereby directed to de-contaminate
their premises, prior to re-opening.
INTER-STATE MOVEMENT
– All movement in or out of Lagos State is prohibited except for
supply chain & services, such as: goods, agro-products, petroleum
products, relief items, supplies, construction supplies and
registered courier services with a limited capacity of accompanying
personnel of no more than seven (7) persons.
FACE MASKS
– Movement in public spaces without a Face Mask or Face Covering
is highly prohibited. Everyone appearing in public must use a
simple
Face Mask. Violation of this directive will attract heavy
penalties.
PUBLIC SERVICE
– All Public Servants in the entire Lagos State unified Public
Service, on grade levels 1-14 are to continue to remain and work
from home; unless otherwise directed by their Accounting
Officers.
– For Grade Levels 15 and above, Accounting Officers to carry
out a Needs Assessment of critical staff, identify essential
officers and draw up a Flexible Work Roster in compliance with
Social Distancing principles.
– All staff of the Local Government and Local Council
Development Area Offices in the state are expected to remain at
home at this time, as all LGA/LCDA offices will remain shut till
further notice.
– None of these directives apply to essential service providers.
These people are expected to continue working as frontline workers,
whose services are deeply appreciated.
OPEN MARKETS
– Effective from Monday 4th of May 2020, all open markets and
stores will be allowed to operate on alternate days between the
hours of 9am – 3pm.
– Everyone attending these markets and stores are mandated to
observe necessary precautionary measures of social distancing and
very high levels of personal and hand hygiene.
– Markets and Stores selling food items and other wares would
operate on alternate days across the State, in the following
manner: o Markets and Stores selling “Other Wares” – Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
o Markets and Stores selling “Food Items”, including Abattoirs –
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
– There must be adequate provision of alcohol-based sanitizers
and hand washing facilities at all entry points into the markets
and stores.
– Social Distancing must be strictly adhered to and temperature
checks must be carried out periodically.
– There will be zero tolerance for street trading.
– The Iyaloja-General and other Market leaders also will ensure
that their members abide by all the stated guidelines and
advisories.
– The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs,
Chairmen of LG/LCDAs, Office of Iyaloja General and Enforcement
Agencies will ensure strict compliance.
MALLS/STORES
– Malls and Stores will be allowed to open with the proviso that
stores and malls will maintain a 60% occupancy capacity within
their premises; while also ensuring that a 2-meter (6 feet) social
distancing is maintained between every person and the next.
– To maintain a 9am-3pm operational schedule.
– Mandatory use of face masks/coverings within the stores.
– Temperature checks and hand sanitizing protocols should be
strictly adhered to at all entry points into the premises.
EATERIES AND RESTAURANTS
– Eateries and restaurants will be allowed to open daily between
the hours of 9am – 7pm; however, these establishments are not to
open to the public for in-dining services. Only take-out and
delivery services are permitted.
– All food handlers and staff of these eateries and restaurants
are expected to have gone through exhaustive health checks and must
also practise high levels of personal and hand hygiene in serving
members of the public.
– Food handlers are also mandated to wear masks and gloves at
all times; particularly during the preparation and serving of the
food.
– Temperature checks and hand sanitizing protocols should be
strictly adhered to at all entry points into the premises.
HEALTHCARE
– All medical establishments will continue to open, and maintain
a high index of suspicion for Covid-19. All suspected cases of
Covid-19 must be immediately reported to the State Helpline:
08000-267662.
SCREENING AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
– All residents shall continue to comply with the screening
requirements of the Lagos State Ministry of Health Officials on
active case search duty within the communities. Residents are
enjoined to provide accurate answers to questions about their
health (including medical and travel history) and information about
other individuals with whom they may have had contact, and produce
any document which may assist the Health Officers in assessing such
a person’s health.
SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
– All Schools at primary, secondary and tertiary levels remain
physically closed.
– Students are expected to continue learning on the alternative
online and media channels announced by the various institutions of
learning.
– Private School Proprietors and parents/guardians are
encouraged to enter into meaningful dialogue, regarding the
delivery of education through various online and digital channels,
and very importantly, the cost implication of same.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
– All places of worship (both formal and informal) are to remain
closed from any form of congregational services or assemblage,
until further notice.
ROAD TRANSPORTATION/COMMUTER OPERATIONS
– Commercial/commuter operations within the state shall be
between the hours of 6am – 7pm daily.
– All commuters are mandated to wear face masks at all times,
sanitize with alcohol-based sanitizer or wash their hands with soap
and running water before and after each trip.
– All Operators i.e. drivers and conductors are mandated to
always face masks and hand gloves while in transit and dispose of
same appropriately.
– All Transport Operators/Companies are expected to disinfect
their vehicles, parks and garages regularly and continuously (for
vehicle: at least before and after each trip).
– All Transport Operators/Companies are expected to have at the
entrance of the respective parks washing hand equipment with
running water; and deploy temperature readers to test each
passenger before boarding.
– All Operators are expected to have alcohol-based sanitizers in
the vehicles for drivers, conductors and passengers.
– All motor parks and garages must not be overcrowded with
passengers and commercial activities at any point in time.
– Social distancing is required for passengers queuing to board
buses.
– Operators are not allowed to over crowd/over load their
vehicles at this point in time. All buses must operate at a capped
limit of 60% of the vehicle installed capacity (i.e. for Buses, 1
passenger with driver in front seat, 2 passengers on the back
rows).
– All BRT and LBSL buses (High Capacity) must not carry more
than 21 passengers and no standing shall be allowed in all BRT and
LBSL bus operations.
– All air-conditioning systems in public transport systems must
be switched off.
– All commercial motorcycle operations within the state is
hereby suspended.
– Tricycles (Kekes) operating in unrestricted areas, must not
carry more than two passengers per trip and must ensure appropriate
social distancing is maintained between passengers.
WATER TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
– From May 4, 2020, Water Transport Operations will be
restricted to the period between 6am and 6pm daily, until further
notice.
– Passengers/Operators are mandated, in addition to life
jackets, to wear face masks at all times, sanitize with
alcohol-based sanitizers or wash their hands with soap and running
water before and after each trip.
– All Boat/Ferry Operators/Companies are expected to disinfect
their Boats/Ferries and Terminal regularly and continuously (for
Boats/Ferries at least before and after each trip) in
collaboration/supervision of the Ministry of The Environment and
Water Resources and Ministry of Transportation in order to ensure
standards and safety of the disinfectant being used.
– All Boat/Ferry Operators/Companies are expected to have at the
entrance of their respective terminals hand washing equipment with
running water and alcohol-based sanitizers.
– All Boat/Ferry Operators are expected to have Alcohol Based
Sanitizers in their Boat/Ferry for Operators and passengers.
– Terminals must not be overcrowded with passengers and
commercial activities at any point in time. Social distancing is
required for passengers queuing to board Boat/Ferry.
– Social distancing principles must be strictly adhered to with
at least 2 meters (6 feet) distance between people on the
Boats/Ferries.
– Operators are not allowed to over crowd/over load their
Boats/Ferries at this point in time. All public Boats/ferries
should operate at be 60% of the installed capacity.
– Operators must have temperature readers to test each passenger
before boarding the Boat/Ferry.
TRUCK AND LOGISTICS TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
– Trucks transporting foods and other raw materials into the
State, must comply with the following guidelines: o All passengers
on board the vehicle must always use face masks/coverings and have
available within the vehicle, alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
o All vehicles carrying food and other agricultural produce in
and out of Lagos must not have more than seven (7) passengers on
board.
o Vehicles used for the transportation of food items and other
services must be decontaminated before gaining access through the
State’s border and when leaving.
o The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Ministry
of Environment and Water Resources and other relevant stakeholders
will strictly monitor and enforce these guidelines in order to
prevent and control inter-state spread of COVID-19.
MARITIME AND PORT OPERATIONS
– All Operators within the Maritime and Port Logistics industry
are to ensure that all haulage and distribution operations within
the metropolis adhere strictly to the following guidelines: o Truck
movement to and from the ports, fuel depots and truck parks must be
done in a manner that puts the safety of life and property as
utmost priority.
o The use of face masks/coverings by all passengers in the
trucks.
o Principles of social distancing to be observed by all
passengers in the trucks.
o Temperature checks and hand sanitizing protocols should be
strictly adhered to at all times.
PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES
– With effect from May 4 2020, Private Sector
Businesses/Companies will be permitted to operate within a
framework known and referred to as “Controlled Easing Phase”.
Offices and Businesses that choose to operate shall comply with the
following directives below:
o Offices and business establishments to open between the hours
of 9am – 3pm; and are directed to operate at 60% of their staff
capacity. This means that companies are encouraged to operate a
flexi shift/roster system which would see staff work on a shift
basis.
o Establishments are to ensure a 2-meter distancing measure is
maintained in all common areas; and at all service and customer
facing desks.
o All buildings are to maintain a 60% occupancy limit in all
office rooms within the building; and no more than 50% of the
elevator capacity in any building shall be utilized.
o Businesses must make adequate arrangement for the
transportation of their staff to their places of work to reduce
risk of contagion and exposure while traveling on public
transportation. In the event that Businesses are unable to make
such adequate arrangements, they must allow such staff to continue
to work remotely from home.
o Businesses must ensure that all staff members wear face masks
while at work; and in transit to work.
o Where companies choose to make private travel arrangements for
their staff into work, such companies must ensure that principles
of social distancing; hand and personal hygiene, temperature checks
and hand sanitizing protocols are strictly observed.
– It is important to reiterate that the Controlled Easing Phase
is a gradual and controlled easing of the lockdown. Thus,
Businesses must bear in mind that they are still to try and
operate, as much as is possible, remotely and away from the
office.
BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
– We understand the important roles Banks and Financial
Institutions play in our economy, and for this reason they are
highly encouraged to open their branches and offer their full
complement of services to the general public, provided the
following directives listed below are strictly adhered to: o All
Banks and Financial Institutions are to observe the operational
working hours of 9am to 3pm.
o Banks are to ensure a 2-meter (6 feet) distancing measure is
maintained in all common areas; and at all service and customer
facing desks.
o Ensure regular cleaning and decontamination of their various
ATM machines.
o Banks are to observe temperature checks, hand sanitizing
protocols as well as the use of face masks for staff and
customers.
o Banks are to maintain a 60% occupancy limit in all office
rooms within their buildings; and no more than 50% of the elevator
capacity in the building shall be utilized.
MANUFACTURING/CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
– Manufacturing and Construction Companies (MCCs) will be
allowed to operate between the hours of 9am – 6pm. Waivers will be
provided by the Lagos State Government to enable movement outside
of the restricted hours, upon the condition that the MCCs shall
make adequate arrangement for the transportation of staff to and
from their homes to their place of work.
– MCCs are to observe temperature checks, hand sanitizing
protocols; as well as the use of face masks for all workers on
site.
– Ensure social distancing principles, as well as high levels of
hand and respiratory hygiene, are strictly observed by staff.
– As much as is possible, encourage shift-based work for all
workers.
RECREATIONAL/ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS
– All entertainment centres such as event centres, movie
theatres, arcades, bars, nightclubs, day clubs, beaches and casinos
continue to remain closed till further notice.
– The ban on social congregations such as parties, weddings, etc
remain in force.
PARKS, SPAS, GYMS AND SALONS
– All recreational parks, including those in private and
residential estates, Swimming Pools, Gyms, Sporting Facilities,
Beauty Salons, Spas, and all such public places will continue to
remain closed until further notice.
HOTELS
– Hotels are prohibited from operating during this time, till
further notice. However, hotels being used to accommodate medical
personnel on the frontline of the Pandemic, and those being used as
Quarantine, Isolation and Treatment Centers, are hereby wholly
exempted from this directive. Any hotel, not exempted from the
directive, found to be open and operational will not only be
sealed, but the proprietors will be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law.
ELDERLY
– Elderly persons (65 and above); as well as persons with
underlying or pre-existing health conditions, especially
hypertension, diabetes, asthma and low immunity are advised to
remain at home, and request the assistance of those not in the
vulnerable or elderly category to procure essential items
needed.
FUNERALS:
– Funerals permitted with strict adherence to the following
directives: o Size of gathering should not exceed 20 people,
including the officiating religious leaders.
o Physical distancing maintained.
o All guests to disperse to their homes after funeral ceremony;
with no accompanying parties or receptions permitted.
WHISTLEBLOWING
– The Government charges all citizens to be gatekeepers of all
the directives herein contained. Whistleblowers are enjoined to
immediately communicate violation of any of the directives to the
following whistleblower hotlines: 0901-051-3197; 0901-051-3198 and
0901-051-3199. Whistleblowers are guaranteed full protection as
their identities shall be kept strictly confidential at all
times.
STATE-WIDE CURFEW
– An overnight curfew will be in force from 8 pm till 6am daily,
from May 4, 2020, for two weeks in the first instance. Subsequent
extension of the curfew will be communicated by way of a press
release issued by the State Government.
STATE-WIDE DECONTAMINATION
– The state will continue to decontaminate all public places and
infrastructure. These places include, but are not limited to, the
State Secretariat, Government Establishments, Markets, Schools,
Motor Parks and Bus Stops.
– All Businesses are also hereby directed to de-contaminate
their premises, prior to re-opening.
INTER-STATE MOVEMENT
– All movement in or out of Lagos State is prohibited except for
supply chain & services, such as: goods, agro-products, petroleum
products, relief items, supplies, construction supplies and
registered courier services with a limited capacity of accompanying
personnel of no more than seven (7) persons.
FACE MASKS
– Movement in public spaces without a Face Mask or Face Covering
is highly prohibited. Everyone appearing in public must use a
simple
Face Mask. Violation of this directive will attract heavy
penalties.
PUBLIC SERVICE
– All Public Servants in the entire Lagos State unified Public
Service, on grade levels 1-14 are to continue to remain and work
from home; unless otherwise directed by their Accounting
Officers.
– For Grade Levels 15 and above, Accounting Officers to carry
out a Needs Assessment of critical staff, identify essential
officers and draw up a Flexible Work Roster in compliance with
Social Distancing principles.
– All staff of the Local Government and Local Council
Development Area Offices in the state are expected to remain at
home at this time, as all LGA/LCDA offices will remain shut till
further notice.
– None of these directives apply to essential service providers.
These people are expected to continue working as frontline workers,
whose services are deeply appreciated.
OPEN MARKETS
– Effective from Monday 4th of May 2020, all open markets and
stores will be allowed to operate on alternate days between the
hours of 9am – 3pm.
– Everyone attending these markets and stores are mandated to
observe necessary precautionary measures of social distancing and
very high levels of personal and hand hygiene.
– Markets and Stores selling food items and other wares would
operate on alternate days across the State, in the following
manner: o Markets and Stores selling “Other Wares” – Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
o Markets and Stores selling “Food Items”, including Abattoirs –
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
– There must be adequate provision of alcohol-based sanitizers
and hand washing facilities at all entry points into the markets
and stores.
– Social Distancing must be strictly adhered to and temperature
checks must be carried out periodically.
– There will be zero tolerance for street trading.
– The Iyaloja-General and other Market leaders also will ensure
that their members abide by all the stated guidelines and
advisories.
– The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs,
Chairmen of LG/LCDAs, Office of Iyaloja General and Enforcement
Agencies will ensure strict compliance.
MALLS/STORES
– Malls and Stores will be allowed to open with the proviso that
stores and malls will maintain a 60% occupancy capacity within
their premises; while also ensuring that a 2-meter (6 feet) social
distancing is maintained between every person and the next.
– To maintain a 9am-3pm operational schedule.
– Mandatory use of face masks/coverings within the stores.
– Temperature checks and hand sanitizing protocols should be
strictly adhered to at all entry points into the premises.
EATERIES AND RESTAURANTS
– Eateries and restaurants will be allowed to open daily between
the hours of 9am – 7pm; however, these establishments are not to
open to the public for in-dining services. Only take-out and
delivery services are permitted.
– All food handlers and staff of these eateries and restaurants
are expected to have gone through exhaustive health checks and must
also practise high levels of personal and hand hygiene in serving
members of the public.
– Food handlers are also mandated to wear masks and gloves at
all times; particularly during the preparation and serving of the
food.
– Temperature checks and hand sanitizing protocols should be
strictly adhered to at all entry points into the premises.
HEALTHCARE
– All medical establishments will continue to open, and maintain
a high index of suspicion for Covid-19. All suspected cases of
Covid-19 must be immediately reported to the State Helpline:
08000-267662.
SCREENING AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
– All residents shall continue to comply with the screening
requirements of the Lagos State Ministry of Health Officials on
active case search duty within the communities. Residents are
enjoined to provide accurate answers to questions about their
health (including medical and travel history) and information about
other individuals with whom they may have had contact, and produce
any document which may assist the Health Officers in assessing such
a person’s health.
SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
– All Schools at primary, secondary and tertiary levels remain
physically closed.
– Students are expected to continue learning on the alternative
online and media channels announced by the various institutions of
learning.
– Private School Proprietors and parents/guardians are
encouraged to enter into meaningful dialogue, regarding the
delivery of education through various online and digital channels,
and very importantly, the cost implication of same.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
– All places of worship (both formal and informal) are to remain
closed from any form of congregational services or assemblage,
until further notice.
ROAD TRANSPORTATION/COMMUTER OPERATIONS
– Commercial/commuter operations within the state shall be
between the hours of 6am – 7pm daily.
– All commuters are mandated to wear face masks at all times,
sanitize with alcohol-based sanitizer or wash their hands with soap
and running water before and after each trip.
– All Operators i.e. drivers and conductors are mandated to
always face masks and hand gloves while in transit and dispose of
same appropriately.
– All Transport Operators/Companies are expected to disinfect
their vehicles, parks and garages regularly and continuously (for
vehicle: at least before and after each trip).
– All Transport Operators/Companies are expected to have at the
entrance of the respective parks washing hand equipment with
running water; and deploy temperature readers to test each
passenger before boarding.
– All Operators are expected to have alcohol-based sanitizers in
the vehicles for drivers, conductors and passengers.
– All motor parks and garages must not be overcrowded with
passengers and commercial activities at any point in time.
– Social distancing is required for passengers queuing to board
buses.
– Operators are not allowed to over crowd/over load their
vehicles at this point in time. All buses must operate at a capped
limit of 60% of the vehicle installed capacity (i.e. for Buses, 1
passenger with driver in front seat, 2 passengers on the back
rows).
– All BRT and LBSL buses (High Capacity) must not carry more
than 21 passengers and no standing shall be allowed in all BRT and
LBSL bus operations.
– All air-conditioning systems in public transport systems must
be switched off.
– All commercial motorcycle operations within the state is
hereby suspended.
– Tricycles (Kekes) operating in unrestricted areas, must not
carry more than two passengers per trip and must ensure appropriate
social distancing is maintained between passengers.
WATER TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
– From May 4, 2020, Water Transport Operations will be
restricted to the period between 6am and 6pm daily, until further
notice.
– Passengers/Operators are mandated, in addition to life
jackets, to wear face masks at all times, sanitize with
alcohol-based sanitizers or wash their hands with soap and running
water before and after each trip.
– All Boat/Ferry Operators/Companies are expected to disinfect
their Boats/Ferries and Terminal regularly and continuously (for
Boats/Ferries at least before and after each trip) in
collaboration/supervision of the Ministry of The Environment and
Water Resources and Ministry of Transportation in order to ensure
standards and safety of the disinfectant being used.
– All Boat/Ferry Operators/Companies are expected to have at the
entrance of their respective terminals hand washing equipment with
running water and alcohol-based sanitizers.
– All Boat/Ferry Operators are expected to have Alcohol Based
Sanitizers in their Boat/Ferry for Operators and passengers.
– Terminals must not be overcrowded with passengers and
commercial activities at any point in time. Social distancing is
required for passengers queuing to board Boat/Ferry.
– Social distancing principles must be strictly adhered to with
at least 2 meters (6 feet) distance between people on the
Boats/Ferries.
– Operators are not allowed to over crowd/over load their
Boats/Ferries at this point in time. All public Boats/ferries
should operate at be 60% of the installed capacity.
– Operators must have temperature readers to test each passenger
before boarding the Boat/Ferry.
TRUCK AND LOGISTICS TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
– Trucks transporting foods and other raw materials into the
State, must comply with the following guidelines: o All passengers
on board the vehicle must always use face masks/coverings and have
available within the vehicle, alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
o All vehicles carrying food and other agricultural produce in
and out of Lagos must not have more than seven (7) passengers on
board.
o Vehicles used for the transportation of food items and other
services must be decontaminated before gaining access through the
State’s border and when leaving.
o The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Ministry
of Environment and Water Resources and other relevant stakeholders
will strictly monitor and enforce these guidelines in order to
prevent and control inter-state spread of COVID-19.
MARITIME AND PORT OPERATIONS
– All Operators within the Maritime and Port Logistics industry
are to ensure that all haulage and distribution operations within
the metropolis adhere strictly to the following guidelines: o Truck
movement to and from the ports, fuel depots and truck parks must be
done in a manner that puts the safety of life and property as
utmost priority.
o The use of face masks/coverings by all passengers in the
trucks.
o Principles of social distancing to be observed by all
passengers in the trucks.
o Temperature checks and hand sanitizing protocols should be
strictly adhered to at all times.
PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES
– With effect from May 4 2020, Private Sector
Businesses/Companies will be permitted to operate within a
framework known and referred to as “Controlled Easing Phase”.
Offices and Businesses that choose to operate shall comply with the
following directives below:
o Offices and business establishments to open between the hours
of 9am – 3pm; and are directed to operate at 60% of their staff
capacity. This means that companies are encouraged to operate a
flexi shift/roster system which would see staff work on a shift
basis.
o Establishments are to ensure a 2-meter distancing measure is
maintained in all common areas; and at all service and customer
facing desks.
o All buildings are to maintain a 60% occupancy limit in all
office rooms within the building; and no more than 50% of the
elevator capacity in any building shall be utilized.
o Businesses must make adequate arrangement for the
transportation of their staff to their places of work to reduce
risk of contagion and exposure while traveling on public
transportation. In the event that Businesses are unable to make
such adequate arrangements, they must allow such staff to continue
to work remotely from home.
o Businesses must ensure that all staff members wear face masks
while at work; and in transit to work.
o Where companies choose to make private travel arrangements for
their staff into work, such companies must ensure that principles
of social distancing; hand and personal hygiene, temperature checks
and hand sanitizing protocols are strictly observed.
– It is important to reiterate that the Controlled Easing Phase
is a gradual and controlled easing of the lockdown. Thus,
Businesses must bear in mind that they are still to try and
operate, as much as is possible, remotely and away from the
office.
BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
– We understand the important roles Banks and Financial
Institutions play in our economy, and for this reason they are
highly encouraged to open their branches and offer their full
complement of services to the general public, provided the
following directives listed below are strictly adhered to: o All
Banks and Financial Institutions are to observe the operational
working hours of 9am to 3pm.
o Banks are to ensure a 2-meter (6 feet) distancing measure is
maintained in all common areas; and at all service and customer
facing desks.
o Ensure regular cleaning and decontamination of their various
ATM machines.
o Banks are to observe temperature checks, hand sanitizing
protocols as well as the use of face masks for staff and
customers.
o Banks are to maintain a 60% occupancy limit in all office
rooms within their buildings; and no more than 50% of the elevator
capacity in the building shall be utilized.
MANUFACTURING/CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
– Manufacturing and Construction Companies (MCCs) will be
allowed to operate between the hours of 9am – 6pm. Waivers will be
provided by the Lagos State Government to enable movement outside
of the restricted hours, upon the condition that the MCCs shall
make adequate arrangement for the transportation of staff to and
from their homes to their place of work.
– MCCs are to observe temperature checks, hand sanitizing
protocols; as well as the use of face masks for all workers on
site.
– Ensure social distancing principles, as well as high levels of
hand and respiratory hygiene, are strictly observed by staff.
– As much as is possible, encourage shift-based work for all
workers.
RECREATIONAL/ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS
– All entertainment centres such as event centres, movie
theatres, arcades, bars, nightclubs, day clubs, beaches and casinos
continue to remain closed till further notice.
– The ban on social congregations such as parties, weddings, etc
remain in force.
PARKS, SPAS, GYMS AND SALONS
– All recreational parks, including those in private and
residential estates, Swimming Pools, Gyms, Sporting Facilities,
Beauty Salons, Spas, and all such public places will continue to
remain closed until further notice.
HOTELS
– Hotels are prohibited from operating during this time, till
further notice. However, hotels being used to accommodate medical
personnel on the frontline of the Pandemic, and those being used as
Quarantine, Isolation and Treatment Centers, are hereby wholly
exempted from this directive. Any hotel, not exempted from the
directive, found to be open and operational will not only be
sealed, but the proprietors will be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law.
ELDERLY
– Elderly persons (65 and above); as well as persons with
underlying or pre-existing health conditions, especially
hypertension, diabetes, asthma and low immunity are advised to
remain at home, and request the assistance of those not in the
vulnerable or elderly category to procure essential items
needed.
FUNERALS:
– Funerals permitted with strict adherence to the following
directives: o Size of gathering should not exceed 20 people,
including the officiating religious leaders.
o Physical distancing maintained.
o All guests to disperse to their homes after funeral ceremony;
with no accompanying parties or receptions permitted.
WHISTLEBLOWING
– The Government charges all citizens to be gatekeepers of all
the directives herein contained. Whistleblowers are enjoined to
immediately communicate violation of any of the directives to the
following whistleblower hotlines: 0901-051-3197; 0901-051-3198 and
0901-051-3199. Whistleblowers are guaranteed full protection as
their identities shall be kept strictly confidential at all
times.