Uchendu Mark – Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has announced an extension on ease on lockdown in Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt City local government areas till Sunday 17th of May, 2020.
Governor Wike said while monitoring compliance on ease on lockdown earlier declared by the state, he observed that it was difficult for residents to access money from banks to make purchases during the two days window that was given.
“As we all know, the restoration of the total lockdown order in Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas was to take effect from Thursday, May 14th 2020.”
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“In consideration of how difficult it is for our people to withdraw money and the need for residents to replenish their supplies, especially; the State Security Council has decided to impose a night-time curfew and review the effective date of the complete lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt City Local Government Areas from the 14th of May 2020 to Sunday 17th May 2020 by 8.00 p.m.”
“There will be a nighttime curfew in Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas from 8.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. on Thursday 14th May 2020, Friday 15th May 2020, and Saturday 16th May 2020.”
“The total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas will immediately follow from 8.00 p.m. Sunday 17th May 2020 until further notice”, Wike said.
