The Enugu State Governor urges residents in the state to keep calm and comply with the directives of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and the State Ministry of Health’s on ways to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi advised that adhering to the Social distancing protocol as advised by NCDC even in place of religious worship centers as well as in restaurants and eateries will help control the spread of the pandemic.
He further directed all the seventeen Local Government Council Chairmen in the state to mobilize the Environmental and Community Health Workers in their council to sustain the ongoing public enlightenment on the protocol for prevention of Coronavirus Disease transmission especially in the markets and motor parks.
In the bid to contain this deadly virus he said, “the State has strengthened the State’s Emergency Operations Centre led by the State Ministry of Health; Established a Multi-sectoral Rapid Response Team comprising of representatives from relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies including local and international partners such as Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF); and released the sum of three hundred and thirty million naira only (N330,000,000=00) as dedicated funds for preparation, prevention and procuring necessary equipment in combating the spread of the virus in the State.”
Ugwuanyi further stated that after due consultation with the State Multi-sectoral Rapid Response Team, Security Agencies and other relevant stakeholders, the following measures were agreed on to avoid spread of the virus while calling on the law enforcement agencies to ensure residents’ strict compliance. The following measures are to be adhered to with immediate effect:
- Closure of all educational institutions in the State.
- Public Officers/Civil Servants to work from home till further notice with the exception of those in essential services such as the Health Workers, Forest Guards, Neighborhood Watch Personnel, Water Corporation staff, Waste management operatives, Staff of Enugu State Emergency Management Agency, Firefighters and the likes.
- Suspension of all cultural and social gatherings like Marriage ceremonies, Burial ceremonies, Masquerade festivals, Drinking bars, Night Clubs and all groups on Sporting and Recreational activities.
- Public transport operators in the state are to observe the following rules on passenger conveyance in each instance: Keke – not more than two (2) passengers. ii. Commuter Buses – not more than two (2) passengers per seat. iii. City Cab – not more than 3 passengers.
- Public places to observe a high level of hygiene by use of sanitizers and frequent hand washing as earlier advised by Enugu State Ministry of Health.
Governor Ugwuanyi further said, “Ndi Enugu, while I regret the inconveniences the above measures will inevitably cause, I enjoin everyone to make these necessary sacrifices to protect ourselves and the future of our world. It is my conviction that the abiding Grace of the most merciful God will see us through this time”.
He then commended the efforts of the Health Care Providers for their commitment and dedication to duty as well as resilience in this challenging time.
Enugu State he declared is in the Hands of God, and in all we do, we give God due glory, honour and adoration.
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