Akwai ibom To Continue Lockdown Restrictions

The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced its decision to continue enforcing the Quarantine and Restriction of Movement order indefinitely.

Lockdown in the state started on May, 30, 2020 and was expected to end on Thursday, April, 30 making it one month.

However, the Secretary to the State Government and Chairman, COVID-19 Management Committee. Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, in a 9th COVID-19 update held on Wednesday at Government House, Uyo, said the state government was constrained to continue the enforcement of lockdown regulations at the moment due to the threat of the virus.

Ekuwem said the state government acknowledged the hardship experienced by people as a result of the lockdown noting that the extension was for the wellbeing and safety of the people.