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COVID-19: Avoid fake news, lockdown hasn't been lifted - Sanwo-Olu

chuks oti

Apr 10, 2020

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has asked Lagosians to dismiss the speculations that the two-week Coronavirus lockdown has been suspended.

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He admonished the citizens to "think long termÔÇØ and stay safe while the country is still combatting the ravaging pandemic.

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Governor Sanwo-Olu made this announcement while commemorating with the Christian faithful on the occasion of Easter, a significance of the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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On his Twitter handle Friday morning, he stated that: "The true meaning of Good Friday and Easter is the power of sacrifice.

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"This weekend, the sacrifice of staying at home and social distancing is required to stop the spread of COVID-19.ÔÇØ

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"Avoid fake news, the lockdown hasn't been lifted. Think longterm, #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe.

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"The Federal Government has announced a public holiday, do spend time with your loved ones AT HOME,ÔÇØ Sanwo-Olu warned

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"We are thankful for technology; I will be worshipping virtually with my family on #Easter Sunday. Kindly say a prayer for all our health workers,ÔÇØ the governor ended.

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It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, March 29, in his national address announced a total lockdown in FCT, Lagos and Ogun states in a bid to halt the spread of Coronavirus pandemic.

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