The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has ordered the immediate closure of intercity motor parks/loading bays in the state starting from Monday as the state begins relaxation of the ongoing lockdown.
This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Mr. Onyebuchi Ememanka on Sunday.
According to Ememanka, the decision of the governor was to check all movements in and outside the State.
Ememanka while quoting Ikpeazu said that only vehicles that operate Intra State routes will be allowed to load passengers across the State, stating that any Transport Company or Operator that flouts this regulation will face the full wrath of the Government of Abia State.
The new regulation must be enforced to the letter by the State Task Force. Vehicles that flout this latest directive must be impounded and the drivers prosecuted.
In addition, Governor Ikpeazu appeals to all market leaders to ensure that all the safety and hygiene protocols are observed within this period within the markets as the three times weekly (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) trading activities in the markets begin Monday.
Ikpeazu warned that the opening of markets should not see the window created by the government for the people to trade, as a reason to let down their guards and pretend that the pandemic is over.
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“Every individual trader and all those going to the markets to buy must at all times remember that the pandemic is still potent and active. As such, people must take responsibility for their own safety”. The Governor added.