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General News of Thursday, 16 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Akwa Ibom extends lockdown period by one week

Udom Emmanuel Udom Emmanuel

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State Government has extended the lockdown period in the state by one week due to COVID-19.

Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, the Secretary to the State Government and Chairman COVID-19 Committee, who made this known stated that a seven hours window will be allowed each day during the period.

The lockdown will affect the Jumat services on Friday, April 17, and Church services on Sunday, April 19.

The statement reads, “The lockdown is extended by 1 week ONLY. The lockdown be responsibly and carefully lifted on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 April, 2020 from 6am to 1pm of each day to enable Akwa Ibomites re-stock foodstuffs and any prescribed medications.

“Lockdown will be enforced after 1pm on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 April, 2020. All preventive measures earlier announced by the Akwa Ibom State Government COVID-19 medical management team remain in force during and after the 7 hour RESPITE on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 April, 2020. Lockdown enforcement includes Jumat services on Friday 17 April and Church services on Sunday 19 April, 2020.

”Akwa Ibom State Government will continue to monitor and review the COVID-19 situation globally and nationally in general and in our state in particular so as to respond speedily and appropriately to protect the health of our citizens.”

State Chief Judge, Justice Godwin Abraham revealed that a special court for the trial of offenders of quarantine and restriction of movement regulations, 2020, was set up to enable government enforce the order.

He said, “Courts in Akwa Ibom State are not sitting due to COVID-19 pandemic. For government to be able to enforce quarantine and restriction of movement regulations, 2020, Special Courts had to be inaugurated for the special assignment.”