As part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has released fresh directives, ordering wearing of face masks by all residents of Abia State and those visiting and passing through the State.
The Governor issued the order in exercise of the powers conferred on him by the Abia State Infectious Diseases (Emergency Prevention) Regulation 2020 and other extant laws.
“In exercise of the powers conferred on me by paragraph 15(2) of the Abia state Infectious Diseases (Emergency Prevention) Regulation 2020 and other extant laws, I, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu(PhD), Governor of Abia State hereby directs:
1. That with effect from 15th day of April, 2020,
i. All residents of Abia Stateand those visiting and or passing through Abia State shall wear authentic face masks in all public places such as markets, petrol stations, shops, shopping malls, event centers, bars, hotels, places of worship, educational institutions, prisons, offices etc.
ii. That all occupiers of premises where members of the public visit for commercial, ceremonial, religious, charity, and or educational purposes shall provide hand sanitizers and or running water with soap to enable visitors to these places sanitize and or wash their hands before entering the premises.
Signed:
Dated this 14th day of April, 2020
Okezie Victor Ikpeazu(PhD),
Governor of Abia State,
Abia Government House, Umuahia, Abia State.
READ ALSO