The Lagos State Government has re-opened two of its recreational parks for public use from September 1st after several months of closure due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The General Manager of Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, LASPARK, Mrs. Adetoun Popoola while making this announcement, said “the Agency has made necessary arrangements and put in place relevant safety protocols for the public to visit our parks”.
She enthused that 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.
Mrs. Popoola mentioned that the two parks currently re-opened for public use are the Ndubuisi Kanu Park in Alausa and Dr. Abayomi Finnih Park in Oregun Ikeja.
She however averred that the occupancy limits of the parks have been restricted to 150 people for Ndubuisi Kanu Park (NKP) and 100 people for Dr. Abayomi Finnih park.
The General Manager stated that other public recreational parks in various parts of the State are still being assessed for re-opening and the public will be notified accordingly.
She also stated that while the Agency will ensure strict compliance to the COVID-19 guidelines and other safety precautions, we are all responsible for our individual personal hygiene. She reiterated that people should please stay home if they do not feel well or have any symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
Yemisi Oreoluwa
