Abia To Relaunch Preventive, Control Measures Against COVID-19 As Cases Rise

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has directed the Chairman of the State’s Inter-Ministerial Committee on COVID-19 to immediately relaunch the sensitization and control measures with a view to ensuring that Abians are adequately informed and provided the necessary tools to protect themselves from the virus.

The governor, in a series of tweets, said this had become necessary in view of the increase in number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state as well as nationally and internationally.

He also revealed that he had made contact with relevant officials of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum to ensure that as soon as the covid-19 vaccine is available in the country, Abians would be among the first in line to receive it.

“No resident or citizen of the state will be left behind and we will soon inaugurate a state advisory committee on the quick distribution and administration of the vaccine starting from the most vulnerable persons. To further ensure strict compliance with the protocols for prevention and protection of our people, I have appointed our Commissioner for Homeland Security, Prince Dan Okoli, to Head the compliance enforcement team of the state government,” the governor disclosed.

He added that he would work with relevant security agencies, market and transport unions, and Transition Council Chairmen to set up watertight enforcement teams that will ensure that that NCDC guidelines are obeyed across the state at all times.

He called on Abia citizens and residents to take personal responsibility for their protection and that of their loved ones.

The governor also called on ABSIEC to ensure that the forthcoming December 18 LG elections in the state are conducted within the strictest rules of COVID-19 protocols.