BREAKING: Abia Gov’t Makes U-turn, Says It Has Not Eased Lockdown, Thanks EEDC, Others For Donation

Few days after announcing the gradual ease of lockdown in Abia State, the government has reversed itself, saying lockdown still persists in the state to curb the spread of coronavirus, ABN TV reports.

In a release signed by Secretary to Abia State Governnment/Chairman, Abia State Covid-19 Committee, Barr. Chris Ezem on Thursday, the government is working out modalities to ease out the lockdown.

“Lockdown has not been eased out in Abia State. Government is working out modalities and Guidelines to ease out the lockdown.

“Accordingly, Government lockdown subsists in the state and the curfew by the Federal Government of Nigeria from 8pm to 6am applies in Abia State from today.

“Sequel to the above, all our borders remain closed including inter-state movement. On the other hand, Government has not lifted ban on burials, markets, transporter, keke and public gatherings until laid down modalities are worked out with relevant Government offices.

“Government will continue to enforce use of face mask and prosecute offenders before the Mobile Court” he said.

Abia State Government also expressed appreciation to those who have donated material and cash donations as support in the fight against Covid-19 in the State:

The include:
1. NIGERIA 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. MR. 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

19. EEDC

20. Chief Uche-Sylva Aladi(OKENWA URUALLA)

21. ASSIOCIATION OF EDUCATION SECRETARIES ABIA STATE

22. ABA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY, MINES & AGRICULTURE (ACCIMA)

23.ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTANT OF NIGERIA, ABIA STATE CHAPTER

24. R & S LOTTO LIMITED

25. ABIA WARRIORS FC, UMUAHIA

26. ENYIMBA FC ABA

The release also added, “Security Agencies and various State and Local Government Enforcement Teams must ensure continued compliance with the lockdown and curfew in the State. All Local Government Authorities across the state must strengthen their Enforcement Teams immediately.

“Restaurant and Eateries must remain closed in compliance with the curfew.

“Finally, Government sues for the continued understanding steadfastness of Ndi Abia in our renewed fight against Covid-19 pandemic in the State.”