The Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has directed all farmers in the state to return to farming with immediate effect, in order to fully take advantage of the current planting season.
The governor gave the directive during a Covid-19 broadcast to the state on Saturday.
“I also wish to urge Ndi Anambra to return to the farms because that is the only way we can fend the impending hunger that COVID-19 has created, ” the governor said.
He also announced additional measures to ensure that the Coronavirus pandemic was defeated. He stated that food markets in the State were to open only on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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” Traders and customers in these markets must always maintain the principles of Social Distancing during the transaction process,” he said.
He also said that all boundaries with neighbouring states would remain closed, adding that only vehicles conveying essential commodities and supplies are allowed to enter the state after proper checks and confirmation by security agents.
He stressed that inter-city and inter-community movements in the State (e.g Awka-Onitsha, Onitsha-Nnewi, Ozubulu-Ihiala etc) remained suspended, except emergencies.
“Ndi Anambra are strongly advised to stay where they are until the lock-down is over,”he said.
The restrictions further reads:
“All motor parks in the State remain closed. The wholesale medical drug market (Ndi Ogbo Ogwu) in Onitsha is permitted to open only on Tuesdays and Fridays. Please note that any stores/shops located in the markets not dealing on food items or medical drugs remain closed. The security agents have been directed to ensure a rigorous enforcement.
“Commercial banks in Anambra State are encouraged to maintain skeletal services especially on market days.
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“Ndi Anambra are encouraged to wear face masks whenever they step out of their homes for any reason, wash their hands regularly with soap for at least 20 seconds each time, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers, cough/sneeze into folded elbows and practice Social Distancing at all times.
“People on essential services e.g. Health workers, journalists, and factory workers producing essential commodities are not affected by this lockdown. Security agents enforcing the lockdown order should take note of this.
” Ndi Anambra are advised to contact the Anambra State Public Health Emergency Operation Center immediately (PHEOC) once they feel unwell. The PHEOC numbers are 08030953771, 08145434416, 08117567363, 08058967320.
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