Coronavirus: Enugu State Governor bans social, political gatherings

Maureen Onuora in Enugu

The Enugu State Government has banned all forms of social and political gatherings,as a result of the ravaging coronavirus, which has turned life threatening globally, with Nigeria already recorded 44 cases.

 Penpushing reports that the ban was announced by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi  during a State-wide broadcast at the Enugu Government House,and also directed that, the  civil servants and public servants would henceforth work from home

“Immediate effect, all educational institutions in the State stand closed. Public officers/civil servants to work from home till further notice except 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.”

Penpushing further reports that in addition to the above measures, there would now be suspension of marriage and burial ceremonies, masquerade festivals, drinking bars, night clubs and all group sporting and recreational activities.

The Governor also ordered that “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 pee seat, city cab- not more than 3 passengers,all public places to observe high level of hygiene by use of sanitizers and frequent hand washing as earlier advised by the Enugu State Ministry of Health.

Penpushing  reports that, the Governor while advising residents of the State to make provisions for basic needs as they await further advice, said,”the law enforcement agencies in the State have been directed to enforce strict compliance with the above stated measures