Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa says his administration would from Friday, January 29 begin the enforcement of the 10pm to 4am imposed nationwide by the Federal Government to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Secretary to the State Government Chiedu Ebie announced the governor’s resolution in a statement on Friday.
He called on residents of the state to comply with the restriction in the interest of public health, adding that security agencies had been directed to fully enforce the directives.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly Deltans and residents in the State, that as a result of the rising incidence of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic currently being experienced in the country, the Delta State Government will commence the enforcement of the nationwide COVID-19 curfew imposed by the Federal Government from 10 p.m – 4 a.m daily with effect from Friday, 29th January, 2021,” the statement reads.
“In view of this, the State Government wishes to reiterate that the guidelines earlier issued on the closure of nightclubs across the state still subsists and should be complied with.
“In the same vein, government wishes to restate the standard COVID-19 protocols for the guidance of all and these include: Wearing of face masks in public places; avoiding crowded places; physical distancing; regular handwashing with soap and water or use of alcohol-based hand sanitiser.”
