Bauchi State Government has resolved to suspend the total and partial lockdown in the state.
Governor Bala Mohammed announced this at a stakeholders meeting held at Command Guest Bauchi.
The Governor said under this development, Imams and Clergies are to ensure total compliance to regulations set up for the full reopening of Worship Centres, specifically to social distancing, use of face masks, hand washing and reducing time spent in congregations.
Governor Bala directed leadership of Market Traders Association to also ensure full compliance to the safety measures advised by health experts.
He said although restriction on interstate travels, closure of schools, stay at home order, ban on commercial motorcycle operations, restriction in the number of passengers by both Taxi and tricycle operations still remained in force.
According to the governor, lifting of the ban will be reviewed in two weeks based on the compliance on the stipulated guidelines.
Governor Bala Mohammed ordered for the decontamination of Ganjuwa, Ningi, Misau, Warji, Bogoro Local Government ayreas as well as Gida Dubu considering their high number of COVID-19 confirmed cases.
The Governor therefore reiterated that the fight against this pandemic is a collective responsibility that requires support of all.
Stakeholders at the meeting, described as a welcome development, the resolve of the state government to suspend both total and partial lockdown in the state.
Lawal Muazu Bauchi
Special Assistant on New Media to the state Governor
20th May, 2020
