Governor of Osun State, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday, relaxed the lockdown imposed as a measure to forestall the spread of coronavirus in the state.

The Governor disclosed this in a statement signed by Ismail Omipidan, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor.

According to the statement, the governor announced a new set of guidelines that would help the state glide through the second phase of the gradual reopening of the state’s economy. However, all major markets would remain shut.

The Governor also directed that all civil servants on Level 7 and above should resume their duties immediately.

Oyetola also said all political and social gatherings are still banned.