Lifestyle

Abiodun Felicitates Nigerians On Christmas Day

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As Christians across the world celebrate Christmas today, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged Nigerians to make moderation and thanksgiving their watchwords during and beyond the celebration.

In his Christmas message, Governor Abiodun pointed out that Year 2020 has been a most challenging year, hence the need for Nigerians to return glory to God and approach the season with thanksgiving.

While admonishing Nigerians to embrace the virtues and essence of Christmas, Governor Abiodun urged them to always show generosity, modesty, love and the happiness that make Christmas a special season in their lives.

The governor also called attention to the increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections worldwide with the same pattern already noticeable in Nigeria and urged residents of the state to think very carefully about their holiday season plan especially merrymaking.

He explained that with the second wave of COVID-19, Christmas celebrations should be done with strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols, adding that the best gift to give one another during this Yuletide is the gift of health.

Bolanle Adesida

Politics

Ogun Govt. Directs Civil Servants to Begin Christmas, New Year Holidays

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Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has directed Civil Servants and other government workers in the state to proceed on Christmas and New Year holidays from Thursday 24th December till January 4 amidst an increase in COVID-19 infections in the country.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun called for restraint during the Christmas and New Year festivities and announced the suspension of street carnivals, crowded cross-over night service and parties in the state.

Governor Abiodun also directed that religious and worship centres should not exceed 50 per cent of their capacity, adding that there should be no gatherings of more than 50 people at any event or ceremony.

While pointing out that all schools in the state would remain closed until January 18, 2021, Governor Abiodun said bars, nightclubs, event centres, recreational centres in the state have also been closed down indefinitely. 

The governor further directed that all markets would be opened strictly between 8 am and 4 pm and called on motorcycle riders, tricycle, bus, car, taxi and other transport operators not to carry passengers above 50 per cent of their capacity.

Bolanle Adesida