By Tony Nzekwe
In a bid to cushion the effects of the hardships experienced by residents in Rivers State especially in Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt city Areas Council, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has announced the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio /Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas for two days only, with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020.
This information was disclosed by the Governor in a state wide broadcast. He said, ” The total lockdown will be lifted on Tuesday 12th May 2020 and Wednesday 13th May 2020 .”
Adding, ” The lockdown will be reinstated on Thursday, 14th May 2020.”
His Words: ” Consequently, we have given due consideration to the propositions on the way forward by well meaning citizens of the state and after a cautious review of the situations, decided to implement a partial relaxation of the lockdown measures, to enable residents to have some fresh air and replenish their foodstuffs and medicines.”
He added, ” To this end. I hereby announce the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas for two day’s only with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020.”
He posited, ” All shops, supermarkets and Malls can open to the public for Tuesday and Wednesday 12 and 13 May 2020.Similarly, all hospitals and banks can also open and provide full service to the public.”
He continued, ” While, oil and gas companies are required to submit the list of their staff on essential duties to government, note that there is no ban on the lifting of petroleum products from depots and other receptacles.”
” The total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas will be reinstated on Thursday 14th May 2020 and remain until further notice.”
