The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the holding of crossover services in the state and lifted the curfew of 12am to 4am as earlier imposed by the Federal Government.

The announcement was made known to CEOAFRICA from a statement made by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, that the state government had approved the holding of crossover services in the state.

He stated that, “Following a review of the pronouncement of the Technical Team of the Task Force on COVID-19 in Oyo State on 29th December 2020, His Excellency, the Executive Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, has magnanimously directed that the 12 midnight to 4 a.m. curfew be lifted.

He added that “The governor has also warned citizens and residents of Oyo State to ensure strict compliance with the guidelines, protocols and advisories as laid down by the OYO State COVID-19 Task Force aimed at limiting the transmission of the disease in our communities.

“Secondly, he has directed that enforcement of these guidelines and protocols in accordance with the law will be applied as appropriate, enjoining individuals and organizations to comply and by so doing ensure that we all spread the joy of this season and not the virus.”