The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has ordered that markets within the
state should be immediately shut down following the outbreak of Coronavirus.
The
directive was given on Tuesday in a statement issued by the state’s
Commissioner for Information, Donald Ojogo.
The Governor of Ondo
State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has ordered
that markets within the state should be immediately shut down following the
outbreak of Coronavirus.
The
directive was given on Tuesday in a statement issued by the state’s
Commissioner for Information, Donald Ojogo.
The statement read, “following the decisions of the Ondo State Executive Council meeting of
Monday, 23rd March 2020, to stem the tide of the rampaging COVID-19 pandemic,
Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN has ordered the immediate closure
of all markets, malls and shops across the State with effect from today, March
24th, 2020.”
“Under
this fresh directive which is for a period of 7 days in the first instance,
only the sale of life-saving and sustaining items like food, water and
medicines shall be allowed.”
“similarly,
Governor Akeredolu reiterates that the suspension of political gatherings and
meetings is still in force. In this regard, any form of campaign for the
forthcoming Local Government Election in the State should be discontinued for
the meantime.”
“And
in furtherance of his resolve to deepen efforts under the present
circumstances, Governor Akeredolu has equally directed the immediate
cancellation of all official engagements. This directive includes courtesy
calls and other engagements already approved and scheduled prior to this time,
and shall suffice for a period of 14 days in the first instance.”
“The
Governor seeks the co-operation and understanding of all residents in the State
as he works assiduously to keep the State safe from COVID-19.”
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