Coronavirus Lockdown: See The Different Palliative Measures Put In Place By The LASG

The Lagos State Government has introduced additional initiatives to cushion the effects of the ongoing lockdown, just as it reviewed the Food Relief Stimulus Package to finetune lapses observed during the first round of distribution of the items.

The renewed scheme is in continuation of palliative measures introduced as a result of the emergence of COVID-19 in the State as well as the lockdown that has slowed down economic activity.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed that in addition to the distribution of food items to the aged, vulnerable and physically challenged, the State Government is opening food kitchens in all the local government councils to provide one meal per day to 100,000 youths.

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As well as unconditional cash transfer to 250,000 vulnerable residents and economically challenged persons who registered with Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA).

Additionally, the Governor granted three months moratorium to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Entrepreneurs who need to repay loans obtained from the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF).

Also ordering the release of all vehicles impounded from March 1, 2020 to April 14, 2020 for minor traffic offences, Sanwo-Olu directed LASTMA, VIS and Task Force to commence the release to owners immediately after the Federal Government lifts the lockdown order.

Sanwo-Olu maintained that over 18,000 people have enjoyed free medical services at all 67 Grade “A” primary and secondary healthcare centres, with over 600 childbirths recorded since the palliative measures were introduced by the State government.

The Governor affirmed that many miscreants have been apprehended and gave an assurance that the Police Special Force will burst criminal gangs breaching the peace in all the affected areas.