Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- Pleased with the drop in the rate of COVID-19 infections in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the full reopening of the economy of the state.

Mr Abiodun said that all hotels, viewing centres, marquees, event centres, suites, guest houses, motels, and establishments providing accommodation, for tourists or entertainment, restaurants, fast food eateries, lounges, bars, and cinemas in the state can now re-open for business.

He further directed that schools, markets and religious centres in the state can also revert to their regular programme of activities as obtained before the lockdown occasioned by the dreaded virus.

According to a statement signed by the governor's chief press secretary, Kunle Somorin,...