Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has extended the Covid-19 lockdown in the state state by two weeks from Wednesday.
Ahmed Matane, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and also the Chairman, Niger State Task Force on Covid-19 Pandemic, said this in a statement.
He gave the reason why it was extended which was as a result of the increase in the confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state.
The governor urged residents in the state to adhere strictly to the safety protocols that was implemented so as to prevent the spreading of the virus.
Bello also warned that there should be no be unnecessary movements during the lockdown days, except those on essential duties.
He said that the three days window period of Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays remain.
The governor said that movement within border areas remain restricted and government would continue to monitor situation at the border zones.
“Public and Private Schools as well as Tertiary Institutions remain closed while social activities that involve more than twenty people stand prohibited,” Bello said
He said the operations of commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada remain banned while other commercial vehicles to abide by the Ministry of Transport guidelines.
Bello warned that anyone who failed to comply with the requirement imposed under the Covid-19 Order would be liable to a fine or imprisonment or both in accordance with the laws.
Source : Pulse ng
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