Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered civil servants from Grade Level One to Twelve (GL1-12) to sit at home for 14 days for an easy containment of COVID-19.
He made the announcement on Sunday during a Press briefing.
The governor said the move was aimed at curbing the effect of coronavirus in the state.
He said: “Lagos State civil servants from Grade Level 1 to 12 should stay at home for the next 14 days with effect from tomorrow, 23rd of March, 2020.”
Sanwo-Olu thanked religious leaders for cooperating with the state in the fight against the pandemic.
He said: “We have noticed that some mosques were closed on Friday and some churches today (Sunday) members worshipped from home.
“We also want use this opportunity to urge our traditional leaders to sensitise their communities on the need to avoid public gatherings.”
Sanwo-Olu àlso warned against the fake news on the social media.