Enugu Directs Workers To Operate From Home

As the deadly Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 continues to claim several lives across the world, the Enugu State Government has suspended all forms of social gatherings in the state.
The government also directed civil servants in the state to henceforth work from homes and directed the immediate closure of all educational institutions in the state.
Making the decision known during a state-wide broadcast at the Enugu State Government House, the governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi said that the latest move was  part of measures to tackle the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
He, therefore explained that the gatherings suspended include; marriage and burial ceremonies, masquerade festivals, drinking bars, night clubs and all group sporting and recreational activities.
The governor, however, said that health workers, forest guards, neighbourhood watch personnel, Water Corporation staff, waste management operatives, staff of Enugu State Emergency Management Agency, Fire fighters and all those involved in essential services will continue to work.
His words, “All public transport operators in the state are to observe the following rules on passenger conveyance: “Keke- not more than two passengers, commuter buses- not more than two passengers per seat, city cab- not more than three passengers”.
Governor Ugwuanyi however, commended health care providers in the state for the commitment and dedication they had shown in the fight against the coronavirus.
“All public places must observe a high level of hygiene by using sanitisers and frequent hand washing as earlier advised by the state ministry of health”.
Speaking further, he said the social distancing protocol as advised by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control must be observed during public religious worships as well as in restaurants and eateries.
He noted that the law enforcement agencies in the state  had been directed to enforce strict compliance with the above stated measures.

By: Canice Amadi, Enugu