………As Niger State records first confirmed case of
COVID-19
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has
directed the complete lockdown of the state for Twenty four Hours for the next
two weeks starting from the 13th of April, 2020.
Following the announcement of a confirmed case of
the deadly Corona Virus (COVID-19) disease in Minna, the state capital.
However, a window is created to allow people
replenish household essentials, on the following days, Thursday 16th April,
Monday 20th April, Thursday 23rd April and Monday 27th April, 2020 from 6AM to
6PM, adding that the window is not for social or religious activities as anyone
caught flaunting the order will face the wrath of the law.
In an address to Nigerlites, the Governor said the
decisive action became necessary in order to endure the pains of today and avoid
the consequential damage of tomorrow.
He disclosed that the confirmed covid-19 case is one
Abubakar Sani from Limawa area of Minna, who travelled and returned home two
weeks ago, adding the he didn't get access to his family on return but has
endangered those he travelled with in the same vehicle as well as other
neighbours.
The Governor directed that the entire Limawa area in
Minna should be quarantined while patrol within the streets of Minna should be
carried out extensively.
Governor Sani Bello noted that it was time for
collective action, rather than sentiments, against the pandemic, adding that if
the situation gets worse, the state do not have enough manpower, resources or
technical knowhow to curtail the spread.
Accordingly, the Governor directed all political
appointees to go back to their Local Government Areas to coordinate and monitor
activities and, most importantly, carry out sensitization and report back to
the state government at the centre.
The Governor also maitained that the lockdown does
not affect those on special duties and essential services especially those that
carry food and pharmaceuticals as well as Vigilantes .
He stated that, in case of any casualty, only the
NSTA vehicles will be available or deployed for emergency services as all parks
are expected to remain closed.
The Governor also directed the committee on Covid-19
to provide palliatives to those that are in dire need and also provide
reflective jackets for the taskforce on essential service to be distributed to
all the Local Government Areas and other members.
Meanwhile, the state Ministry of Health has set up
additional isolation centres to attend to cases that may come their way while
the only confirmed case is already isolated and being taken care of.
The Governor expressed appreciation to all those who
have donated to the government towards ameliorating the sufferings of the
people.
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