Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello said the state will enforce all preventive measures as advised by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), especially social distancing and hand washing routines.
The governor has already directed that
a. All public and private schools and institutions in Niger State to remain closed down from today, Monday 23rd March, 2020.
b. All public gatherings of more than 20 persons are prohibited from today 23rd March, 2020.
c. All public offices including Ministries, Departments and Agencies must provide hand washing items at the entrance of their facilities. Meanwhile, all civil servants on grade level 1-12 are to stay at home, except those on essential services.
d. The general public including market men and women must practice social distancing and hand washing with soap regularly.
e. The traditional leaders should ensure all almajiri schools in their communities are closed down.
f. All forms of street hawking and begging are by this directive banned.
g. As from Wednesday, March 25th, 2020, the state shall observe daily curfew from 8:00am to 8:00pm till further notice.
Finally, I strongly advise the general public to be vigilant, adhere strictly to personal hygiene, social distancing and seek medical attention in the event of symptoms.
