Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has lifted all restrictions placed on public gatherings, and events in the state.
Also lifted are closures of public places such as event centres, bars, places of worship, educational institutions, public parks, night clubs, cinemas, viewing centres and other such public places.
Governor Umahi’s directive is contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information, Uchenna Orji .
According to the statement, the lifting of the ban is in exercise of the powers conferred on the governor by provisions of Ebonyi State Coronavirus and other Dangerous Infectious Diseases and Related Matters Law 005 of 2020 and other relevant Laws.
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It further adds that the lifting of the suspension is in view of the state post COVID-19 economic recovery plans.
“That all restrictions on conduct of business and commercial activities are hereby rescinded
The statement, however, notes that all regulations in respect of wearing of facemasks, washing of hands, use of hand sanitizers and social distancing are still in force in public places,events and gatherings.
Recall that the Governor had in the wake of the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country placed restrictions on worship centres, event centres and other public places as part of precautionary measures to contain the spread of the virus.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
