The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu will on Thursday at 10 am give detailed briefing to the medial on the progress made so far in the management of the COVID-19 index cases as well as the way forward on the measures put in place to control the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
The Governor will also review the current lockdown over the coming weekend, says the state Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu in a press statement obtained by ABN TV on Wednesday.
He also added that a committee will be inaugurated to develop protocols for phased resumption of business life in the state.
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“Abia workers have started receiving their April 2020 salary and payment to pensioners will likely be done tomorrow along with the payment of subventions to parastatals.
“The ongoing statewide lockdown, boundary closure and dusk to dawn (6pm to 6am) curfew in the state continues till otherwise advised.
“State Mobile Courts have been formally inaugurated by the Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Onuoha Ogwe, to speedily try those who violate ABIA STATE INFECTIOUS DISEASES (EMERGENCY PREVENTION) REGULATIONS 2020.
“We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all private and corporate citizens who have donated money, food and protective items to the people of the state through the state government as well as those who responded to our “onuru ube nwanne” call to support our communities at this trying time. Your acts of love and support will surely be rewarded by God
“We also wish to appreciate the understanding of our people who have mostly conducted themselves well in the face of obvious challenges as a result of the emergency regulations occasioned by the outbreak of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Our assurance to them is that this one will also pass” he concluded.