Oyo promulgates law on pandemic

Our Reporter

 

THE Oyo State Government said on Tuesday that it was on the verge of promulgating a law that would provide the legal framework to guide operations during the COVID-19 emergency.

The government, disclosed this after a meeting of the State Executive Council held via the e-governance platform, declared that the law would make orders for social distancing and other regulations on movement and the transport system within the state.

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The State’s Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Prof. Oyelowo Oyewo, said the bill would also checkmate the role of law enforcement agents as far as respect for human rights is concerned.

Also, the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force have also confirmed that tests for two suspected cases of the disease have come out positive.

 

 

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