Governor Wike announces temporary lifting of lockdown for residents to restock foodstuffs and medicines

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas for two days only, with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020.

Governor Wike made the announcement in a State-Wide broadcast on Sunday night. He said that the total lockdown will be lifted on Tuesday 12th May, 2020 and Wednesday, 13th May, 2020.

Governor Wike said that the lockdown will be reinstated on Thursday, 14th May, 2020.

He said: "Consequently, we have given due consideration to the propositions on the way forward by well-meaning citizens of the State, and after a cautious review of the situation, decided to implement a partial relaxation of the lockdown measures, to enable residents to have some fresh air and replenish their foodstuffs and medicines.

"To this end, I hereby announce the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Governments Areas for two days only, with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020.

"All shops, supermarkets, and malls can open to the public for Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 and 13 May 2020.

"Similarly, all hospitals and banks can also open and provide full services to the public;

"While oil and gas companies are required to submit the list of their staff on essential duties to Government, note that there is no ban on the lifting of petroleum products from depots and other receptacles.

"The total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas will be reinstated on Thursday 14th May 2020 and remain until further notice."

Governor Wike said all other established restrictions under the Executive Orders on social distancing are still in force.

He said: "Compulsory wearing of face mask or scarfs in vehicles and public places;

·closure of all land, sea and air borders and entry routes into the State; and

·closure of all open markets, including slaughters, hotels, guest houses, cinemas, bars and restaurants; ann

·ban on gathering, including public burials, weddings, and religious gathering of more than 50 persons.Once again, thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

"Please note that our enemy is invisible. stay at home, maintain social distancing, wash your hands regularly and stay safe."

He said every measure the State Government has imposed was dictated by an assessment of the state's situation, the trend of transmission and the conviction that it was the right thing to do in the circumstance.

"As a Government, we are doing our utmost best, in the face of daunting challenges, to prevent COVID-19 from taking hold in Rivers State; to stop any possible community transmission of this disease before it is too late.

"And we shall continue on this trajectory because the alternative would spell a greater disaster for our State and our people.

"More so, when these are not arbitrary measures but fully prescribed and backed by the ordinary laws of our State, especially, Executive Orders numbers: 1 to 6.

"So far, all our measures and actions are not arbitrary but fully prescribed, guided and backed by the ordinary laws of our State, especially Executive Order numbers 1 to 6, which apply equally to all persons throughout the State. As a Government, we are obliged to enforce our laws, and in the present circumstance, we have done so without fear or favour," he said.

He added: "We equally made it loud and clear that in the fight against COVI/D-19 there would be no sacred cows; no double standards, and no sentiments of any kind, whether political, ethnic, religious, status, emotional or otherwise.

"In the last few days we have pursued with vigour and secured several convictions against those who intentional violated our COVID-19 containment laws in the same way others States are doing.

"The forfeited trucks to be auctioned by the Deputy Sherriff were not confiscated arbitrarily by the State Government, but by the orders of our Courts."

Governor Wike stated that the demolition of the two hotels in Eleme was done in line with extant laws.

He said: "Similarly, we acted against the hotelier because, apart from using the facility to jeopardize the lives of our citizens in violation of the extant law, the owner audaciously unleashed thugs lead by the Eleme Local Government Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party and inflicted severe injuries on our task-force members who went to enforce the law against the continued operation of the hotel.

" As we speak, nobody knows the fate of the lives of most of the victims of that brazen and deadly attack given the severity of the head injuries they sustained.

:And so, we’ve done no wrong as all our actions were taken in good faith and justified by, under and within the purview of the Executive Orders, which have neither been challenged nor set aside by any competent court of law."

The Governor said he remains focused on protecting Rivers people.

He said: "Therefore, while we welcome genuine criticisms directed towards strengthening our intervention measures; it is no use joining issues with uninformed critics and social media legal practitioners who, blinded and prodded by sheer politics, bias and hatred, have opted to demonized and paint our lawful and responsible actions in bad light.

"Granted that we may not have totally achieved our targets, but we are convinced that, so far, the lockdown and the other measures have impacted greatly in containing and preventing the onslaught of the pandemic on Rivers State.

"We therefore thank the entire people of Rivers State for the overwhelming understanding you have shown even as you continue to endure the pains of the restrictions on your wellbeing and fundamental freedoms."

Simeon Nwakaudu,

Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.

10th May, 2020.

Source governor Wike Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/672482079562653/posts/2111401919003988/

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PEPPER THEM GANG Watch Governor Wike enjoying in his kitchen the man no send


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While the lockdown is the best thing for the people of Rivers state, he shouldn't be destructive while enforcing same. A fine/sealing up buildings would be more logical.

Of what point was the demolition in the first place. This guy is a racoon.

If only wike faced corruption or the cultist killing or the development of his state the way he is facing covid 19...

Rivers would be d best state.

This one is just a bully and a noise maker that either doesn't understand the economic implications of his actions or doesn't care.

Even developed states want to open, and start business.
But this mumu, lock everywhere, no pallative... Just be demolishing, arresting and blocking everywhere

Senior block head.

I am so pissed at this modafucka.

You ban people from going out cos of covid-19, then release them for two days, to the market, so they can share the virus again bah?

Even the face mask people wear are uselss, I saw one the other day using lace, as face mask.... Lace?


If he actually wanted to make a difference,
First u would mandate mask wearing.
Second u would provide mask for everyone, free.
Third, you would provide hand wash and sanitizer free, throughout the state, but no, stupendo took the esay way out.... From his air-conditioned office, he locked down everyone, without providing how they were going to eat or feed.

Stupid government leading and equally set of stupid people.

The power drunkard is now sober......

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The kai kai him shack weekend no be small...

psycho man

A Governor that Loves and Has His People at Heart..


Having said that, the whole Scneario makes me Imagine some things

There was a Lockdown and now It has been lifted..

Anyone who has been under the lockdown of Sin, Immorality, Ungodly and Wicked Habits, Today is a Another day and Opportunity to have those Ungodly and Unrighteous habits taken off!

Bring it to JESUS CHRIST.. HE Alone is The Burden lifter..


[i]Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matt 11:28[/i]

He should just take it easy on his people...No be Dem be China wey chop the meat

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Since the time Buhari denied Wike Corona Allocation of 10 Billion naira, he has run mad. Misbehaving up and down

Give am money, his madness will cure

Will Corona virus be on break for those two days when people will rush out and large crowd will besiege everywhere? I hope Wike knows that If FG withdraws his security details he will appear like a hen being assailed by wind? FG has hard and soft powers he should not "do pass himself". Can he lockdown for three months if infection continues to spread? The cases are too minimal to warrant this kind of lockdown. Now, when the cases hit 1000 he will lift lockdown abi?

good one, ur royal majesty wike

nice

... and Covid19 will excuse them to restock

The way our leaders think in this country, hmmm!


By temporarily lifting the lockdown, the essence is defeated. Any government that is serious about a lockdown should create a food bank in every registered ward of the state. The food bank will take care of the food stuff needs of every household. Food stuff should be distributed the same way NEPA distributes electricity bills - without missing any household. Wards shouldn't only be used during elections. That way the lockdown will be effective and it will yield the desired results.

Personal effects and medical supplies can be bought at street shops/pharmacy but with strict compliance with wearing of face mask.

Aggressive testing and contact tracing should be carried out during the lockdown period.

Anyone trying to sneak into any state should be arrested and sent to the isolation center for two weeks evaluation while the lockdown lasts.

Relaxing lockdown for residents to restock doesn't make sense. It's as good as not having one in the first place.

Covid 19 Award Is Waiting For You Mr Wike,

For some people Wike is either Working or Wicked?

Which side are you on?

The challenge now is how to bypass the crowd tomorrow and secure enough MarketSquare Bread!!!!!

Ok

Wike-ness

after seizin and destroyin properties u want to lift lockdown abi

na over sabi sabi go kill u, i wish u can as well tackle cultism in rivers state the way u re goin about covid19, i would hv rated u the best governor ever

power de intoxicate sha

No 1 am not a PDP or APC and I don't support any politician.
Eleme boys went over board by beating security operatives and breaking their head. It's always been their style in Eleme especially when it comes to their youths. The owner should have respected a constituted authority by locking up.
Wike has always been fearless right from when he was a Local govt chairman at Obio/Akpor.
Am not saying he is right to auction the impounded cars and destroy those two hotels but a simple obedience is better than sacrifice...it would have solved all these in the first place. Think and grow rich!!!

His downfall wont be televised. Useless fool

Ok. So what was the essence of demolishing those buildings? What was the gra gra for since you will still allow people to share the virus? I don't even know what this Wike smokes.

With which money naw?...Thunder fire somebody wey dey wicked

It is obvious that these politicians don't understand how a lockdown works.

Lockdown refers to the locking down of nonessential businesses and regulation of essential businesses.

Several businesses like hotels, restaurants and barbers are caught in a grey area since they can be considered to be essential and nonessential at the same time. In that instance, they are regulated on a case-by-case basis.

However, nightclubs, tailoring shops and most businesses are locked down while others like food sellers and markets are allowed to operate on the conditions that they follow certain rules.

Shutting the whole state down as Wike did is going to be counterproductive since people will definitely need to stock up on food and other personal items.

If he temporarily lifts the lockdown as he is currently mulling, people will rush to get much needed supplies, leading to congestion and worsening the pandemic. At the same time, they will also need to deal with scarcity and higher prices, which will further worsen the situation.