Lagos reopens, releases phone lines for whistleblowers

Lagos State commenced phased easing of the coronavirus lockdown order on Monday with specific guidelines. The state government acknowledged that the battle to contain coronavirus is not yet over, but the movement restrictions had to be minimized to enable people resume activities for survival while the government continues finding solutions to the health crisis.

The Lagos State government warned against the abuse or breach of the phased easing of lockdown directives. The government, therefore, released telephone numbers for whistleblowers so people can call or report when they notice any evidence of flouting of social distancing or breach of other Covid-19 rules and regulations.

The numbers are:

09010513197

09010513198

09010513199

Lagos State has been on lockdown in the past five weeks since the outbreak of coronavirus in Nigeria. The state recorded substantial compliance by citizens with the lockdown order. The roads were empty, shops and offices were locked up and public places deserted.

Though, the number of coronavirus infected persons has continue to increase, the state government has succeeded on isolation, treatment and discharge of coronavirus victims after a period of intervention.