COVID-19: Current economic recession justifies my position on lockdown — Gov Bello
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By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has called for greater caution in the wake of the resurgence of COVID-19 in some states, saying the current economic recession has justified his decision not to lock down the state when almost the entire country was on lockdown.
Bello spoke at the Government House in Lokoja where he was conferred with an award of excellence.
According to him, the lockdown imposed on the country led to the loss of lives and livelihoods, saying he resisted the urge to shut down his state, as the pandemic had been politicised.