COVID-19: Lockdown Still Ongoing in the State – ABSG Says

The Abia State Government has reiterated that the lockdown order is still on as it has noticed movement around the State capital Umuahia.

This has been made known by the Secretary to Abia State Government/ Chairman, Abia State COVID-19 Committee, Barr. Chris Ezem through a press release on Wednesday.

He further stated that the government will keep rolling out palliative to the vulnerable and the less privileged in the State.

The statement reads, “Government wishes to inform Abians and resident alike that the lockdown order is still in force and subsists in the state. Abians are encouraged to continue to obey the said directive. On its part, Government shall continue to roll out palliatives through churches and reaching out to the vulnerable and less-privileged groups in Abia State.

Furthermore, Government will send palliatives through our 17 Local Government Councils in liaison with Traditional Rulers, President-Generals and women leaders to their various Communities.”

“Government assures Abians that our front line service providers and medical experts are dealing with the current index cases in Abia and our Medical Protocol are already carrying out contact tracing of all who came in contact with the index patients.

As a matter of duty, Abians are advised to continue to obey and comply with its directive on lockdown in order to forestall the spread of the index case in the State.
The government wishes to use this medium to further thank all our donors and public-spirited individuals for their financial and material support to the State in the fight against coronavirus pandemic in Abia State.

Finally, Government appreciates the untiring efforts of all our front line service providers, medical and para-medical personnel, State and Local Government Enforcement Teams, security agencies, including those on essential duties and particularly Ndi-Abia for their understanding and continued compliance to the lockdown order.”

Recall that the State has been on lockdown since the 1st of April to curb the spread of the Coronavirus in the State.