Lagos seals 33 religious centres, social facilities for violating covid-19 protocols

The Lagos State Safety Commission said it has sealed 33 religious and social facilities that were operating in contravention of the state’s established COVID-19 reopening protocols.

According to a statement by the commission on Sunday, the facilities included bars, lounges, restaurants, gyms and spas.

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The Director General of the agency, Mr Lanre Mojola, in the statement, said the enforcement exercise affirmed that the state would not hesitate to deal with erring or non-compliant facilities.

He also revealed that the state had zero tolerance for establishments that continued to violate the state regulations and laws.

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