Roads and market stalls in Abeokuta the Ogun state capital are deserted with few persons on essential duties moving while the markets are empty following the lockdown been observed twenty-four hours to the commencement of the Ramadan fast.
However, some dignitaries including former governor Ibikunle Amosun have started another round of empowerment to assist Muslims and other residents to cope with the harsh economic situation caused by the lockdown to combat COVID-19.
Correspondent Wale Oluokun has the details.
Wale Oluokun