Mixed reactions from Lagos husbands and wives have trailed government’s stay-at-home directive following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Lagos State Government had last week directed closure of open markets, recreational centres, saloons and other public places with exception of those selling food, medicine and other live-saving essentials.

The government had earlier directed its workers on Grade Levels 12 and below to work from home except those on essential duties.

The Federal Government had equally directed its workers on similar grade levels to work from home before ordering a lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and  Abuja  for 14 days with effect from Monday night.

Only a few categories of workers and companies are excepted from the lockdown.

All the directives are aimed at checking coronavirus spread.

Speaking with NAN on the effects of the stay-at-home order, some wives in Lagos, expressed delight, saying that it had strengthened  bonding between them and their spouses.

Conversely, some husbands expressed dissatisfaction at the development, which some of them described as house arrest.

They claimed that it rendered them redundant.

A resident of Okokomaiko, Mrs Nkiru Ekene, told NAN that the order had positive and negative effects.

According to her, she is happy that the order has compelled her husband to spend time with her and their children, thereby strengthening bond between the couple and among all the family members.

“The situation has afforded us an opportunity to monitor the kids, my caregivers and certain attitudes they exhibit in my absence.

“However, it has also weakened financial strength, since many husbands earn their incomes  through daily sales,’’ she said.

Mrs Kosisochukwu Ndubuisi,  who lives  in the same area, expressed joy that the situation had kept her husband beside her for the greater part the days.

“Yes, I will  say that I am happy that my husband is always in the house.

“Before now, most men spend much time in drinking bars after work, instead of returning home to their families, but now, the situation changed.

“The only disadvantage is that my husband complains about finances, but it is well,” she said.

Also, a trader at the Alaba Internatioanl Market, Ojo, Mrs Queen Austin, told NAN that the order has enabled couples to interact better although paucity of finances might become  a setback.

some husbands expressed dissatisfaction at the development, which some of them described as house arrest.

Olalan:
Those girls who chose to be side chicks rather than have a relationship will now know how much of importance they are to their lovers............they belong to the backdoor.......a second fiddle.

helinues:
I am just imagining how those irresponsible husbands that spend almost all their nights outside are going to cope with probably the acclaimed devil ( Wife) they have been avoiding..

Make domestic violence Sha no increase sha

NaijaRoyalty:


Boredom go kill them tire

Now they will know that being a husband and being an ordinary Boyfriend no be the same .

I pity Rita Dominic and Genevieve Nnaji especially at this time to total lockdown.

helinues:


Love is not meant for everybody jor .

How many of the acclaimed married people are happy in their marriage?

NaijaRoyalty:


Will you stay single forever because of that ?

helinues:


What is the definition of single forever? Not living with a woman?

NaijaRoyalty:


No soulmate, No love life , No relationship because you scared it won't last.

One of the reasons some marriages don't last this days is because people jump into it without knowing each other very well .
.... That's why it's advised to date for Atleast 3 years so as to know each others likes and dislikes before talking of getting married.

No soulmate, No love life , No relationship because you scared it won't last

helinues:




I guess loving one self, pets are hatred?

70% of Nigerians who are married do not even know what love map is, (not by English) but the important of it..

You can't give what you don't have.. Self love first before you can love others.

And btw, marriage is not a must. As long as you have your money, you can 2facing everywhere

NaijaRoyalty:


You sound like you've lost hope in finding true love

However, it has also weakened financial strength, since many husbands earn their incomes through daily sales,’’ she said

NaijaRoyalty:
Dear husbands, Stay home and enjoy your wives.

Everything is not money

Buhari has done well on this I must say .