Nigeria, April 10 -- The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a further easing of restrictions on social gatherings and event centres across the state on Friday.

According to a statement by the Lagos Safety Commission on Friday, the easing of restrictions on social and event centres takes immediate effect.

The governor made "due consultation and deliberations with relevant stakeholders and MDAs including the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Lagos State Safety Commission and approved the further easing of social centres across the State with immediate effect," the statement said.

The Lagos government in March commenced vaccination for residents in a bid to curb the spread of the COVID-19 infection....