COVID-19: Couples must obtain clearance to hold weddings — Lagos state government

 The Lagos State Government has directed couples to obtain clearance from the Lagos State Safety Commission to hold weddings. 

In a notice by the state government titled " Stay at home" read in part

"Weddings and social gatherings must not exceed 300 people with prior clearance from the Lagos state safety commission ". 

Speaking with PUNCH, Lanre Mojola, Director - General of the Lagos state safety commission said:

“If it is not a big wedding, maybe 50 people, 100 people, we are not really concerned. But if it is a large gathering with 300 people and above, it is mandatory that you get a clearance. It is a free clearance; no payment whatsoever.

“The process is not difficult, you go online and input the details of the wedding. There might be a requirement to have safety marshals on ground, depending on the size of the wedding.

“The move is to put in place some control measures to prevent super-spreader weddings and hold people accountable. It also helps us in planning. For instance, if we are envisaging 500 guests at a wedding, there will be more attention on them. We will do our regular patrols and visit such places to ensure that they comply with safety protocols.”