Kwara State Government has announced partial relaxation of the lockdown in the state to align with the national policy of gradual reopening of the economy, but warned that the measures do not mean the country is out of the danger

This was disclose by the Deputy Governor and chairman of kwara state technical committee on COVID-19, Mr Kayode Alabi in a press briefing on Friday in Ilorin

According to the statement, markets and businesses would now open everyday but in 60 per cent capacity of their pre-COVID 19 operations while commercial transporters except motorcyclists would be permitted to work within the state at varied capacity.

Taxis would carry just three passengers per trip, tricyclists can only transport two persons at a time while commercial buses are to carry 50% of their capacity, Alabi said, threatening a crackdown on any violators.

The deputy Governor said schools, hotels, beer parlours and night clubs remain shut while restaurants are to serve takeaways only.

Sport gatherings, religious and non-religious gatherings, concerts and other social parties remain banned, he added.

“In line with the Federal Government’s guidelines to gradually open up the economy, His Excellency the Governor has directed the Kwara State Technical Committee to come up with modalities on how to gradually return to normalcy from Monday May 4, 2020, while ensuring we respect all safety protocols,” Alabi said.


According to the information obtained by SHO PEN ONLINE Kwara state will began the distribution of thousands of face masks — all produced within the state —in a bid to curtail transmission of the disease.