Extension of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Restriction of Movement/ Curfew until Monday, 27 April 2020. After careful consideration of available evidence on progress made to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Ekiti State and in recognition of similar efforts by neighboring states and the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has directed the extension of restriction of movement and curfew in Ekiti State for two weeks, until 23:59 Monday, April 27, 2020

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Public Statement
Extension of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Restriction of Movement/ Curfew until Monday, 27 April
2020
1. After careful consideration of available evidence on
progress made to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Ekiti State
and in recognition of similar efforts by neighboring states and
the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Governor of Ekiti
State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has directed the extension of
restriction of movement and curfew in Ekiti State for two
weeks, until 23:59 Monday, April 27, 2020
2. The EKITI STATE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE
(PREVENTION OF INFECTION) REGULATIONS, 2020 will
remain in force during this extension. All existing measures
to contain the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID -19) in
the state will continue to be enforced.
(a) Restriction of Movement of Persons and Goods.
Only exceptions allowed are for the purposes of
obtaining food, seeking emergency, life-saving,
or chronic medical attention or obtaining social
security grant. Persons performing essential services
will be allowed to move around, particularly health
workers, but must be duly designated with an
identity card by the Head of their Institutions.
(b) Closure of Businesses, Oja Oba and Oja Bisi
Markets: All businesses and other entities shall

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remain closed. Oja Oba and Oja Bisi markets shall
remain closed. Except for any business or entity
involved in the manufacturing, supply, or provision of
an essential good or service. In facilities where
essential goods are sold, all directives in respect
of hygienic conditions to prevent the exposure of
persons to COVID-19 must be adhered to.
(c) Prevention and Prohibition of Gatherings: Any
gathering in Ekiti State remains prohibited save for
gathering in respect of a funeral, which shall be
limited to 20 people.
(d) Closure of Boundaries. All boundaries of the State
shall remain closed during the period of extension,
except for transportation of fuel, and essential goods.
(e) Prohibition of Public Transport. All commuter
transport services including bus services, taxi
services, motorbikes (Okada) and tricycle services
(Keke NAPEP), are prohibited.
3. Suspension of Restrictions. These restrictions would
be suspended on the following days to enable people re-stock
essential goods.
Thursday, 16th April from 6am- 2pm
Thursday, 21st April, 2020 from 6am-2pm
4. Wearing of Masks. In compliance with recent findings
on causes of the spread of COVID -19, wearing of facemasks
in public places will be compulsory from 14th April, 2020.
Government is finalizing arrangements to make facemasks
available to persons on essential duties, including foodstuff
sellers in markets.

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5. On-Line Education. The school –on- air program for
primary and secondary school students will continue during
the period. The Ministry of Education, Science and
Technology has been directed to continue to improve on the
modalities for ensuring effective delivery of this program.
6. Establishment of Test Center. Government is making
efforts to set up a COVID 19 test center in the state. This is one
of the major tasks of the Covid-19 Response Resource
Mobilization Committee, recently set up by the government
to mobilize funds and manage projects to prevent the spread
of this pandemic.
7. Government Palliative Measures: Government will
continue to intensify on going measures specifically in
response to the hardship being experienced by people across
the state. Government’s strategy is made up of three parts:
● Firstly, an intensified public health response to slow
down and reduce infections.
● Secondly, a comprehensive package of economic
support measures to assist businesses and individuals
affected by the pandemic.
● Thirdly, a program of increased social support to protect
poor and vulnerable households.
The State Government will be providing additional palliatives
to respond both to the immediate crisis and to the severe
economic challenges that we must confront in the months
ahead. Further announcements on the next phase of
Government’s economic and social support strategy will be
made in due course.
8. Gratitude: The State Government is grateful for the
patience and understanding of Ekiti kete. The global evidence
on the effects of COVID- 19 is overwhelming. It confirms that
the measures we have taken is correct and timely in
preventing the devastating effect of this disease on the health
and well-being of all resident in Ekiti State. While it is too
early to make a definitive analysis of the progression of the

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disease in Ekiti State, there is sufficient evidence to show that
these measures are working.
9. Conclusion: The struggle against the Coronavirus
disease requires fundamental changes in behavior from all of
us. Until we have contained the virus, the same rules remain.
Shaking hands, hugging, sitting close to each other and other
forms of physical contact enable this virus to be transmitted,
and must be avoided. We must continue to wash our hands
regularly and thoroughly using water and soap or sanitizer.
To stay safe and to keep others safe we must continue to
respect whatever restrictions are placed on our movement
and on our daily lives.
Signed
Hon. Biodun Oyebanji
Secretary to the State Government
13-04-2020