{"id":30586,"date":"2020-09-30T19:07:56","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T19:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/nigeria\/?p=30586"},"modified":"2020-09-30T19:07:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T19:07:56","slug":"sanwo-olu-cancels-independence-day-parades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/sanwo-olu-cancels-independence-day-parades","title":{"rendered":"Sanwo-Olu cancels Independence Day parades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Africa Press-Nigeria:<\/p>\n<p>The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babahide Sanwo-Olu has told Lagosians to go for a low key celebration of the 60th Independence Anniversary due to the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The governor directed that the planned parade and other activities that involve the gathering of more than 50 people should be cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the governor congratulated Lagosians on the auspicious occasion and strongly advised that they should celebrate quietly at home and pray for the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey should also observe the COVID-19 protocols, including wearing of face masks to protect themselves and their loved ones\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The governor also urged Lagosians not to relax their vigilance against COVID-19 so as not to reverse the gains that the state has made in fighting the disease.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey are to keep embracing social distancing and washing of hands with soap and water. Anybody who feels unwell should stay indoors and contact health authorities.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa Press-Nigeria: The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babahide Sanwo-Olu has told Lagosians to go for a low key celebration of the 60th Independence Anniversary due to the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor directed that the planned parade and other activities that involve the gathering of more than 50 people should be cancelled. 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