The Lagos State Government has sealed Queens Park Event Centre, Oniru and also revoked its operating license for contravening COVID-19 protocols.
The Commissioner for Tourism Pharm. Uzamat Akinbile Yussuf said the step to withdraw the license was taken in the best interest of the State and implored other event centres and venue owners to comply with the Governments laid down directives otherwise risk loosing their chances of doing business in Lagos.
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Mrs. Yusuf reiterated that the fight against the virus can only be successful if “we all follow the laid down public health and safety protocols”.
Also speaking, the Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission Mr. Lanre Mojola said it became necessary to take such steps following an event that was held at the venue on the 26th of December that contravened all safety protocols laid down by the State.
He also sounded a stern warning to all other event centers and venue owners that flout safety protocols in the State, that it is not business as usual.
Mr. Mojola said, “As such they should either fall in line with the States protocols or risk losing their license to operate in the State”.
He further stated that the Commission has begun a legal process against some recalcitrant business owners who removed the government seal and continued operations.
The DG said that mass gatherings at restaurants, bars, cafes and public places without observing necessary safety guidelines will increase the spread of the virus and therefore urged the public to maintain and observe all the necessary safety precautions.
Mr. Mojola sounded a note of warning to all Night Clubs, Bars and Lounges operating against the States established safety protocol, that the State maintains zero tolerance towards those that do not abide by the regulations.
He maintained that people must take responsibility and urged all and sundry to co-operate with the government to effectively curtail the spread of the virus.
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