The Abia State Government has directed all Transition Committee Chairmen of the 17 Local Government Councils in the state “to ensure full, strict and total compliance to all existing COVID-19 protocols and regulations including compulsory wearing of face masks.”
The directive was contained in a statement made available to Igbere TV on Tuesday, issued by Barr. Chris Ezem, Secretary to Abia State Government and Chairman, Inter-Ministerial Committee on COVID-19.
“Any Local Government found in contravention of same will be sanctioned,” the Abia state government warned in the statement sent to Igbere TV via mail.
According to the statement, the directive became necessary “following current observation on religious worship, burials, weddings and public gatherings.”
Similarly, the state government directed all motor park associations in the state to constantly provide running water and hand sanitizers at their parks as well as ensure that passengers wear face masks at all times.
“Finally, Abians are reminded that wearing of face masks in the state is not only compulsory but an order enforceable by State and Local Government Enforcement teams, and violators will be prosecuted before the Mobile courts already in operation in the State.”
