Economy

Customers Bemoan Poor Banking Operations Amidst Social Distancing

By Web News 772

Despite the social distancing precaution and other measures to contain the spread of Covid-19, some banks in Ibadan have continued to attend to a large number of customers.

Radio Nigeria observed that, some banks along Challenge, Dugbe, Apata, Iwo road were overcrowded.

Two of the customers, Mrs Mary Omoyeni and Mr. Babajide Okunola who lamented the rigours faced to make transactions in the banking hall, said social distancing was not being properly practised.

Other customers, who were not satisfied with operations urged stakeholders to mandate banks to observe the precautionary measures, in order to stem the rising tide of Covid-19 .

Taiwo Akinola

Politics

Oyo Govt. Approves Law Enforcing Social Distancing

By Web News 885

Oyo State Executive Council has approved a law to provide a legal framework for the recommendations of the state task force on Coronavirus disease in the state.

The regulation tagged “Oyo state Coronavirus Disease Emergency Regulation 2020” would give legal backing to the ban on social activities and enforcement of social distancing to guide against the spread of Covid-19 in the state.

Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the end of State Executive Council meeting held through social media platforms chaired by Governor Seyi Makinde.

Professor Oyewo said the law which revolved around extant laws would prevent security operatives from infringing on the fundamental human rights of individuals and punish offenders adding that the law would further boost the activities of the task force. 

Also, Oyo State government has intensified efforts to establish Energy Centre of Excellence to boost the social and economic development of the state.

Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun explained that the state government has shown its readiness to establish the centre through effective collaboration with the Finnish government.

Similarly, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa said the proposed Energy Centre of Excellence would provide much-needed electricity through various dams with a view to boosting the economy of the state.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Social Distancing: Oyo Police to Embark on Routine Enforcement Visits

By Web News 733

Police in Oyo state are to embark on routine visits and patrols in checking the level of compliance social distancing to curtail the spread of Coronavirus.

This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo state, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi for the Commissioner of Police.

The statement notes that there is need for people to adhere strictly to the order of social distancing as part of efforts of the government to curtail the spread of the virus.

It appeals to the public to act in accordance with the directives of the Government and security agencies on social distancing.

It notes that people should follow the directives on the closure of certain economic, religious, social and educational institutions without waiting for unnecessary use of force from security agencies.

It adds that people should, therefore, desist from spreading damaging rumours or fake news that might cause panic and disorder.

Rasheedah Makinde