Governor Ugwuanyi addresses Ndi Enugu on COVID-19 pandemic
*Shuts down all educational institutions in the state*Directs
all public officers/civil servants to work from their homes except
health workers, Forest Guards, Neighbourhood Watch personnel, Water
Corporation staff, Waste Management operatives, staff of Enugu State
Emergency Management Agency, Fire Fighters and all those involved in
other essential services.
*Suspends all cultural and social
gatherings including marriage ceremonies, burial ceremonies, masquerade
festivals, drinking bars, night clubs and all group sporting and
recreational activities.
*Says that social distancing protocol
as advised by Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) should be
observed during public religious worship as well as in restaurants and
eateries.
*Directs all Local Government Council Chairmen to
mobilise their Environmental and Community Health Workers to sustain the
ongoing public enlightenment on protocol for prevention of Coronavirus
disease transmission in our markets and parks.
*States that all
public transport operators in the state are to observe the following
rules on passenger conveyance in each instance: (a) Keke - not more than
two passengers (b) Commuter buses - not more that two passengers per
seat (c) City Cab - not more than three passengers.
*Advises all
public places to observe high level of hygiene by use of sanitizers and
frequent hand washing as earlier advised by Enugu State Ministry of
Health.
* Directs the law enforcement agencies in the state to enforce strict compliance with the above mentioned safety measures.
While
noting that "this is a trying time in our world, nation and state",
Gov. Ugwuanyi disclosed that the state government in the past weeks has
taken proactive safety measures to contain the Coronavirus disease
pandemic, through the realease of N330 million for strengthening the
Coronavirus disease pandemic; strengthening of the State Emergency
Operations Centre led by the State Ministry of Health; establishment of a
Multi-sectoral Rapid Response Team comprising representatives of
relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies including local and
international partners such as Nigeria Center for Disease Control, World
Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations International Children
Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
Full text of the address below...
SPECIAL
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE ON MEASURES
TAKEN BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONA VIRUS DISEASE
(COVID 19) PANDEMIC
My good people of Enugu State, good afternoon.
This is a trying time in our World, Nation and State. In the wake of the Corona Virus Disease pandemic, a lot has happened.
Nations
in the world have taken stern steps to contain this ravaging public
health challenge. Our Nation, Nigeria, is not an exception.
We
salute the leadership and courage of Mr. President, His Excellency
Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, and the National Presidential Task Force on
Corona Virus Disease in dealing with this global emergency in Nigeria.
In
Enugu State, consistent with our commitment to provision of healthcare
and preservation of the sanctity of human life, we have in the past
weeks taken proactive safety measures to contain the Corona Virus
Disease pandemic.
These measures include the following:
Strengthening the State Emergency Operations Centre led by the State Ministry of Health.
The
establishment of a Multi-sectoral Rapid Response Team comprising
representatives of relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies
including local and international partners such as Nigerian Center for
Disease Control (NCDC), World Health Organization (WHO) , United Nations
International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
The release of
N330,000,000.00 (Three Hundred and Thirty Million Naira) only, for
strengthening the Corona Virus Disease Preparedness and Response. Out
of this sum, N150,000,000.00(one hundred and fifty million naira) only,
is dedicated to purchase of additional Ambulances and Incident vehicles;
Personal Protective Equipment; upgrade of State Infectious Diseases
Isolation Centre; training of Health Workers; advocacy and public
enlightenment. The sum of N80,000,000.00 (Eighty Million Naira) only,
is for restocking of the State Drug Revolving Scheme while the
remaining N100,000,000.00 (One Hundred Million Naira) only, is
provisioned for unforeseen public health challenges.
In view of
the escalating threat of the Corona Virus Disease pandemic, I, in
consultation with the State Multi-sectoral Rapid Response Team, Security
Agencies and other relevant stakeholders now order the following
additional safety measures with immediate effect:
Closure of all educational institutions in the State.
All Public Officers/Civil Servants to work from home till further notice except the following:
Health Workers;
Forest Guards;
Neighborhood Watch Personnel;
Water Corporation staff;
Waste management operatives;
Staff of Enugu State Emergency Management Agency;
Fire fighters; and
All those involved in other essential services.
Suspension of all cultural and social gatherings including the following:
Marriage ceremonies;
Burial ceremonies;
Masquerade festivals;
Drinking bars;
Night Clubs; and
all group Sporting and Recreational activities.
The
Social distancing protocol as advised by Nigerian Center for Disease
Control should be observed during public religious worship as well as in
Restaurants and Eateries.
All local Government Council Chairmen
are hereby directed to mobilise their Environmental and Community
Health Workers to sustain the ongoing public enlightenment on protocol
for prevention of Corona Virus Disease transmission in our markets and
Parks.
All public transport operators in the state are to observe the following rules on passenger conveyance in each instance:
Keke – not more than two (2) passengers.
Commuter Buses – not more than two (2) passengers per seat
City Cab – not more than 3 passengers.
7.
All public places to observe high level of hygiene by use of sanitizers
and frequent hand washing as earlier advised by Enugu State Ministry
of Health.
8. The law enforcement Agencies in the State have been directed to enforce strict compliance with the above stated measures.
Residents
are advised to make provisions for basic needs while we await further
advice from the State Multi-sectoral Rapid Response Team. Government
will continue to update our people as the need arises.
I commend
the efforts of our Health Care Providers for their commitment and
dedication to duty as well as resilience in this challenging time.
Ndi
Enugu, while I regret the inconveniences that the above measures will
inevitably occasion for our people, I enjoin everyone to make these
necessary sacrifices to protect ourselves and the future of our world.
It is my conviction that the abiding Grace of the most merciful God will
see us through this time.
Enugu State is in the Hands of God, and in all we do, we give God due Glory, Honour and Adoration.
Thank you and God bless.
Rt. Hon. IfeanyiUgwuanyi
Governor, Enugu State
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