Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has issued executive orders in the state following the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in neighbouring Benue and Akwa Ibom.
A statement on Thursday by the governor’s special adviser, media and publicity, Christian Ita, informed the public of the orders.
“Starting from midnight on April 3, no person will be allowed in public without a nose or face mask,” the statement read.
“The Cross River Garment Factory is directed to work round the clock to produce masks while observing industrial safe distancing and the state government will distribute masks for free to residents of the state
“The Ministry of Humanitarian and Welfare Services, in conjunction with the state Food Bank, to deliver free food to the vulnerable in the state.
“All exit and entry routes into the state are now completely shut against all human and vehicular movements.
“All commissioners, Special Advisers, Chairmen, Directors General, Directors and Members of Boards and Commissions as well as Special Assistants, are hereby co-opted to assist the COVID-19 task force, in ensuring the enforcement and compliance with the guidelines aimed at keeping the state free of the pandemic.”
The statement directed all appointees to report at the U.J. Esuene Stadium on April 3 to receive their kits and commence full enforcement along with the police, military, Homeland Security Services and the Border Patrol Agency.
According to the statement, all commissioners from local governments that border neighbouring states are directed to retire back home and take charge of enforcement.
“The state power company operating the 23mw power plant is directed to power street lights from 6 pm to 6 am daily,” it said.
