As part of measures to prevent the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, on Monday declared a total lockdown in the state, saying: “As from Wednesday March 25, 2020 the state shall observe daily curfew.”
While briefing newsmen at the Government House, Minna on the level of prevention and preparedness of the State the Governor called on individuals with travel history from countries and states with the Coronavirus disease to ensure self isolation and report to the nearest Health facility in the state, Bello said: “As from Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the State shall observe daily curfew from 8am to 8pm till further notice.
“All Public and Private institutions remain closed down; all public gatherings of more than 20 persons are prohibited as from today (Monday); all Ministries, Departments and Agencies must provide hand washing items at the entrance of their facilities.
“The scourge of Coronavirus (COVID 19) is real and with the confirmed cases in Abuja just a stone throw away from us (Niger State), calls for more proactive measures and preparedness for any eventualities.
“The general public, including market men and women, must practice social distancing and hand washing with soap regularly; all forms of street Hawking and begging are by this directive banned.”
The Governor charged traditional leaders to ensure all Almajiri schools in their Communities are closed down.
He also disclosed: “All civil servants on grade level 1 to 12 are to stay at home, except those on essential services.
“We will enforce all preventive measures as advised by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, especially social distancing and hand washing routines.”
