Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday released Guidelines for Social Events and Gatherings during the festive period in Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu has mandated every attendee of a social gathering must present their vaccination cards or digital bar code page showing at least first dose but preferably double dose full vaccination.

Henceforth, all social events must be duly registered to obtain Event Safety Clearance from the Lagos State Safety Commission website: www.lasgsafetyreg.com prior to holding; and the guidelines set out below must be strictly adhered to.

The governor stated that where possible events should be held outdoors while occupancy limit at any event must not exceed 60% of maximum design capacity of the event centre.

He said: “Every attendee of a social gathering must present their vaccination cards or digital bar code page showing at least first dose but preferably double dose full vaccination.

“In unvaccinated people, a negative PCR within 72 hours will be an exemption.

“Everybody, irrespective of vaccination status, must be subject to Rapid Diagnostic test (Antigen) to be conducted at the event venue or within 24 hours prior to the event at designated laboratories. (Request for rapid tests at the venue requires an application through the Safety Commission).

“Under 18 years of age are unvaccinated and the above applies.

“Guests and service providers with high temperature (above 37.5) are to be politely turned back and referred to paramedics or the emergency response team on ground.

“All guests and service providers at the event must wear a nose mask or face shield before entry.

“All guests and service providers must endeavour to wash their hands before entering the venue or use hand sanitisers after which temperature checks should be carried out.

“Hand sanitisers to be positioned at the entry point and different spots within the venue.”

The governor promised that despite the huge financial obligation and constraints associated with managing the pandemic, “our administration will continue to do everything within its power to ensure the preservation of the lives and livelihood of residents of Lagos State.”

Sanwo-Olu implored all Lagos residents to comply with all guidelines and join hands with the government in the management of this pandemic.