As part of measures put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19, governors of the Southwest geopolitical zone have ordered immediate closure of entry points to the six states.

The governors disclosed this in a statement personally signed by Ondo State governor and chairman of South West Governors’ Forum, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu.

Akeredolu said the forum, after its virtual meeting held on Thursday, resolved that people involved in essential services or dealing in medicine, water and consumable items, traders and market men/women in particular should endeavour to wear face masks while plying their trade to minimise the spread of the deadly virus.

According to the governors, wearing of face masks will be made compulsory for everybody coming out of their homes effective from Friday April 24, 2020 in their respective states.

Akeredolu said, “We agreed that as state governors we dissolve the Board of Directors of ODUA Investment Limited with immediate effect. The Group Managing Director should take charge of the conglomerate affairs pending the constitution of a new Board.

“The Entry Points of our six States be closed forthwith to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

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