Okowa Lifts Partial Ban On Movement,As Schools Set To Resume In May

The Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has partially lifted the ban on movement within the State effective Thursday, 30th April 2020 to enable people of the state to engage in economic and business activities between the hours of 6am and 7pm.

Okowa pointed out that all schools, both public and private, will remain closed until Sunday, 31st May 2020, even as he added that airports in the state will remain closed to passenger traffic till further notice.

He also explained that transport services will be allowed to operate, adding that they must not exceed the following numbers of passengers: Kekes — 2 passengers at the back; Taxis —1 passenger in front and 2 at the back; and16/18 Seater Busses — 10 to 12 passengers maximum.

During the Tuesday broadcast Okowa gave exceptions to the lifting of the ban the following “It shall be mandatory for all residents of Delta State to utilise face-masks in public places adding that ‘Public places’ include offices, markets, malls, supermarkets, salons, hospitals and health clinics, churches, mosques, and all other ‘approved’ gatherings

” All conferences sporting activities, gathering of people in convention/event centres, sports fields, public/open spaces, as well as recreational and cultural/communal activities remain banned until 31st May 2020.

” Burials and weddings will be allowed. However, the social distancing rule of maintaining a 6ft distance amongst attendees must be applied. Additionally, the number of guests must not exceed 50.

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“All restaurants and canteens are to operate a strict ‘take-away only’ policy; while hotels will be allowed to open (with in-room dining). However, hotel restaurants, bars and night clubs must remain closed till further notice.