The approved number for social gatherings in Lagos state has been reduced from 50 to 20, according to an announcement by the state government. Despite the earlier order restricting gatherings to 50 people, the state Ministry of Information and Strategy has declared that only 20 individuals are now allowed at social events. This decision affects all social gatherings, including religious events, in the state.
The Lagos state government has limited all social gatherings in the state to 20 persons, cancelling its initial order of 50 persons.
The state governor had earlier announced that social gatherings including religious gatherings would not be allowed to hold if there are more than 50 persons.
However, in a publication released by the state Ministry of Information and Strategy, the state government says the approved number for social gatherings has been reduced to 20 persons.