… Allows movement from 8am to 2pm
Taraba
state government has relaxed the total lockdown order imposed on the
state to allow movement and opening of business from 8am to 2pm.
Chief
Press Secretary to Governor Darius Ishaku, Hassan Mijiyawa in a
statement late Wednesday, said the reviewed order is to take effect from
Thursday April 9, 2020.
The statement in part reads, “Taraba
state governor, Darius Ishaku has approved the relaxation of the
lockdown earlier imposed on the state to prevent the spread of COVID-19
with effect from Thursday, April 9, 2020.
“From then until
further notice, markets, shops and other places of business are allowed
to operate between the hours of 8am to 2pm everyday.
“Human and
vehicular movements are also allowed during the period but people are
advised to avoid large gatherings and observe social distancing.
“Gov
Ishaku thanked all Tarabans for their compliance, adding that
government is not unmindful of the hardship the lockdown has caused many
families but it remains a necessary step that must be taken to protect
the lives of our people.”