By Akinwale Kasali
There is a sigh of relief for fun seekers as the Lagos State Government has lifted the ban on the closure of recreational centers.
After months of closure due to the Covid-19 Pandemic outbreak ravaging the nation and the world at large, with the LASG fashioning ways to curb its spread, the Government has now approved the reopening of recreational parks in the state for public use.
This move is said to be part of the process aimed at phased return to normalcy.
The magazine gathered that plans are being concluded and necessary measures already put in place to ensure safe reopening.
The General Manager, Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency ( LASPARK), Adetoun Popoola, said that though public recreational parks in various parts of the state are still being assessed for re-opening, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given approval for reopening of two parks for public use.
A statement released by the agency’s Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Ajirotutu Titilayo, revealed that the two parks currently re-opened for public use are the Ndubuisi Kanu Park, NKP, in Alausa and Dr. Abayomi Finnih Park, DFP, in Oregun Ikeja.
She added that the government has restricted occupancy limits of the parks to 150 people for Ndubuisi Kanu Park and 100 people for Dr. Abayomi Finnih park respectively.
The LASPARK boss, however, enjoined fun seekers and other members of the public to observe social distancing, among other safety measures advised by health experts in mitigating the spread of the deadly respiratory disease.
“The agency has made necessary arrangements and put in place relevant safety protocols for the public to visit our parks.
“The strict observance of these guidelines including physical distancing, use of face masks, temperature checks, and washing of hands with soap and running water is germane to reduce the risk of exposure to the virus.
“It is also pertinent to mention that children below 5 and Adults over 65years of age are advised to stay home to reduce their risk of infection. All play items and games which have high touch surfaces will also not be operational for now at the parks,” the statement said.
