Edo Govt Shuts Down Lagos Street, State Commercial Hub

The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government has announced the immediate shutdown of Lagos Street in the state to curtail the spread of Coronavirus.

The development was revealed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, in a statement released on Friday.

Osagie noted that the shut down of trading/business activities on Lagos Street, close to Oba ovonramwen square came as a result of the refusal of residents to comply with the state government’s directives to participate in the ongoing screening and testing exercise for COVID-19.

According to him, “Lagos Street will remain closed to activities until residents in the area take part in the exercise to protect themselves and other members of the public, The participation of all residents in the exercise is important in curtailing the spread of the virus in the state.”

“Being a business hub, a large number of residents in Benin City and other parts of the state visit Lagos Street daily for various activities making the area a hotspot for the spread of COVID-19. This makes it important for residents and other persons in the area to participate in the exercise.”

Osagie further stated that the Lagos Street will remain closed until the residents participate in the screening and testing exercise.