16th April, 2020
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has extended the restrictions of movement order by one week as part of measures to contain the Coronavirus pandemic.
The extension of the restrictions of movement order is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, in Uyo on Thursday.
Ekuwem, however, said that the restriction of movement order in the state would be relaxed on Friday April 17, and Saturday April 18, respectively from 6a.m. to 1p.m. to enable residents to restock foodstuff.
He urged residents to ensure total compliance in the already established guidelines to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
“Following the enforcement of the quarantine and restrictions of movement regulations 2020, which have caused some economic discomforts to citizens and residents of Akwa Ibom State.
“His Excellency the Governor, Mr Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, compassionate and sensitive to these discomforts, has directed as follows; The lockdown is extended by one week only. The lockdown be responsibly and carefully lifted on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 April, 2020 from 6a.m. to 1p.m. of each day to enable Akwa Ibomites restock foodstuff and any prescribed medications.
“Lockdown will be enforced after 1p.m. on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 April, 2020. All preventive measures earlier announced by the Akwa Ibom State Government COVID-19 medical management team remain in force during and after the 7 hour respite on Friday April 17 and Saturday April 18, 2020.”