The Enugu State Government has announced that it will close all of its land borders and shut down inter-state transportation with effect from 6p.m on Tuesday, March 31.
The measure, which will be in place till further notice, is part of the state’s efforts to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
However, movement for those on medical emergency services would be allowed.
A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, which made the disclosure on Friday, stated that the state government also ordered the closure of all markets in the state, “no matter the size, till further notice, with effect from 6p.m on Tuesday, the 31st day of March, 2020”.
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However, the statement said that “those dealing on food items, water, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and other basic items of daily domestic need who must comply with the standard hygiene protocol as stipulated by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), including frequent hand washing with soap, use of sanitizer and social distancing,” are not affected by the order.
The statement further directed all Local Government chairmen to ensure strict compliance with the closure of the markets within their respective local government councils, without prejudice to the exceptions.
The government also directed security agencies and the State Medical Response Team to enforce the order even as it appealed for understanding from the residents and citizens of the state.
