Abia State Government has approved the operation of covid-19 mobile court in Aba, Umuahia and Ohafia to try offenders.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Governnment and Chairman, Abia State Covid-19 committee, Barr. Chris Ezem, reminded Abians that the lock down is still in force in Abia State and urged all and sundry to remain steadfast and committed to the fight against covid-19 by cooperating with the security agencies, State and Local Government Enforcement Teams as they implement the lock down order in the State.
It solicited the understanding of all as it continues to roll out palliatives to cushion the pain and effect of the lockdown occassioned by the pandemic.
The statement said that Government has directed that all motor parks and markets to remain closed during this lockdown as the security agencies and Enforcement Teams have been instructed to impound and confiscate any intra/intercity passenger vehicles leaving any park or around our borders.
It warned that any market or motor park found flouting these directive will be sealed up indefinitely and the head of such market or union removed and prosecuted, maintaining that the directive on compulsory use of face mask by all remains operational and a law and encouraged Abians to continue to maintain minimum hygiene level by regular hand washing, use of hand sanitizers and wearing of face masks.
In another development, Abia State Government said it is particularly grateful to all donors in cash and material to the fight against covid-19 pandemic in the State.
A statement signed by the Secretary to Abia State Governnment and Chairman, Abia State Covid-19 committee, Barr. Chris Ezem gave the names of the donors to include:
1. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL, ABUJA
2. ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY UTURU
3. NIGERIA BREWERIES PLC
4. UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA
5. GREGORY UNIVERSITY
6. CHRISNAK FOUNDATION
7. INNER GALAXY COMPANY LTD
8. ABIA COMETS FC
9. ENGR. ENYINNAYA NWAFOR
10. MR. BASIL & MRS GLORIA ONYENUCHEYA
11. 7-UP BOTTLING COMPANY NIG. LTD
12. ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS OF NIGERIA
13. BASIL OGBUANU, Ph.D, MD/CEO, SECOND COMING NIG.
14. SERVING CORPS MEMBERS IN ABIA STATE
15. CRUNCHES FRIED CHICKEN
16. ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITY (MOUAU)
17. Antouun Abdelehad manager lotto,Aba.
18. SIR C. Y NWANKWO.
In the same vein, the State Government has commended all the front line providers and those on essential duties including medical and para-medical personnel, environmental and community health officers, ASEPA, all volunteer organizations, security agencies, TIMAAS, peace cops, vigilante group, Nigerian legion, Boys Scout and the Press for their efforts towards the fight against covid-19 in the State.
It noted that Government remains grateful to Ndi-Abia for their endurance, steadfastness and compliance with all Government directives.
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