Viewing centre operator counts losses to Covid-19 lockdown

By Damilola Kushimo

A viewing center operator in Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. Isiaka Adeyemo has explained that he lost not less than N5, 000 on weekly since the lockdown on sporting activities was announced.

While speaking with ECHONEWS, Adeyemo said that being one of the most affected sectors by the lockdown, viewing center operation will not be lucrative until sporting activities resume

He noted that unused cable network subscription, rents and other expenses were the debts incurred during the lockdown.

Adeyemo, who said he has been running g the business for 10 years, said the restriction on public gatherings coupled with the recent increase in the cable network subscription would continue to affect the business despite the resumption of foreign league.

“We are conscious of the restriction on public gathering and that is why I have to limit the number of customers I accommodate. During one of the recent Laliga matches, I had only eight customers whom I ensured had their face masks on, washed their hands and kept distance from one another. Though with this practice I will make little money but, it is still better than not making anything at all as experienced during the total lockdown