The Abia State Government has stated that it will start the fumigation of public places, markets and institution on Tuesday, the 7th of April in the State.
The Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu made this announcement while inspecting relief materials which includes bags of rice, beans, garri, tubers of yam, noodles, hand sanitizers and face masks meant for the State.
Governor Ikpeazu made it clear that the distribution of relief material will start on Tuesday and will be done in a segregated manner to cover about six churches at a time.
He pointed out that the strategy was to distribute the items through the churches, mosques, traditional rulers and president generals of town unions to reach out to the less privileged individuals in their communities, adding that by so doing, 70 per cent of Abia people would be reached.
According to him, the government could not provide all that was required to alleviate the sufferings of the people as a result of the lockdown.
Ikpeazu explained that after the first 14 days, it will become compulsory for every resident of the state to wear a mask.
He also said the Inter-ministerial Committee would today (Tuesday), do a review of the lockdown with a view to determining the next step to take.
