By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: COVID-19: Ogun announces closure of schools from Friday
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

COVID-19: Ogun announces closure of schools from Friday

Muhammad A. Aliyu
By Muhammad A. Aliyu
Published: March 19, 2020
Share
2 Min Read
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State
SHARE

In a bid to combat coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ogun State government has said that all schools in the state will remain closed indefinitely after school hours on Friday.

This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the State governor, Kunle Somorin.

The state government had on Wednesday banned all high-density gatherings, including religious centres and activities, regular and special services that bring together 50 or more persons in the same place.

The measures, according to the statement, will be reviewed at regular intervals in response to the development surrounding the coronavirus disease.

- Advertisement -

The state government emphasised that there was a need to observe global best practice of social distancing as a way of curtailing the spread of the pandemic, noting that people should minimise contact and maintain a distance of at least five feet between one another in public places or in public transportation.

It also said that non-essential travels should be limited, maintaining that people should avoid high-density gatherings.

While pleading for the understanding of parents, school owners, and the entire citizenry to comply fully with all laid down measures, the statement further urged them to offer useful information for the state to respond appropriately to the COVID-19 challenge.

The government, however, enjoined parents and guardians who have their children and wards in any boarding facility within the state to immediately evacuate them and return them to their respective homes at the close of schools on Friday.

- Advertisement -

The statement further encouraged Ogun residents to maintain a high level of personal hygiene and surveillance, charging them to report suspected cases COVID-19 at the nearest Primary Healthcare Centre (PHCs) in all the 236 wards in the state or the Emergency Operations Centre on COVID-19 by telephone on 08188978393 or 08188978392.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:coronavirusCOVID19Ogun
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByMuhammad A. Aliyu
Follow:
Muhammad Ameer Aliyu, is a prolific journalist who joined Okay Nigeria in 2015 with the aim staying committed to bringing more positive growth to the digital news platform. He is the Senior Editor at Okay Nigeria.
Previous Article COVID-19: RCCG instructs parishes in Lagos, Ogun to limit service to 50 persons
Next Article Akin Abayomi COVID-19 in Nigeria: Italian man recovers, tests negative

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 5 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Anambra, Osun Polls: APC Faces Internal Strife as Soludo and Adeleke Engage President Tinubu Amid Election Tensions
Politics Top stories
Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Adeboye Shares Divine Directive: Leaving RCCG Could Lead to Tragic Loss
News
Anglican Bishop of Lafia Calls on President Tinubu to Address Root Causes of Nigeria’s Insecurity and Economic Woes
News
Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile Ijebu Refutes False Claims About Queen Elizabeth II’s 1956 Visit
News
NRC Managing Director Warns Against Railway Vandalism: “We Don’t Have Scraps, We Have National Assets”
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

News

Tragic Head-On Collision in Jigawa Claims Nine Lives, Dozens Injured

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Sport

Victor Osimhen Returns to Nigeria as Al Hilal Transfer Hangs in Balance Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
News

Tinubu Urged by PDP to Cut Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Eid-el-Kabir Festivities

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?