Osun begins fumigation exercise against COVID-19 in Ile-Ife

In its efforts aimed at curtailing the spread of the coronavirus popularly known as COViD-19, the Osun state  government on Saturday commenced the fumigation of public places in Ile-Ife

The areas to be covered are markets, local council secretariats and the Ooni’s palace among others.

The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Obawale Adebisi, lauded the residents of Ile-Ife for complying with the government’s stay-at-home order.

Adebisi added that the fumigation exercise was part of the efforts of the state government in ensuring  total eradication of COVID-19, assuring that it would have no adverse effects on the residents.

He appealed to residents to show understanding and be patient during the lockdown, saying it was for the general good.