Yemisi Izuora
The Ogun State Government has exempted Dangote PLC trucks from the lockdown placed on the state by both the Federal and State Governments.
This was contained in a memo by the Secretary to the State Government, Tokunbo Talabi, to security agents enforcing the lockdown order in the state.
The order was dated April 4, 2020 and titled: “COVID-19 Lockdown: Exemption of Dangote Trucks.”
It said: “This is to confirm that Dangote Plc. trucks are exempted from the restriction of movement and total lockdown of the State as a result of the corona virus (COVID-19) Pandemic. You are requested to permit the trucks move freely within the State because of essential multi-sectoral services the company renders to the public.”