Lockdown Targeted at Protecting People from Covid-19, Says Wike
As the total lockdown of Port Harcourt metropolis, covering Port Harcourt city and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas of Rivers State commences Wednesday, the state Governor, Nyesom Wike, has explained that the lockdown is not targeted at making the people to suffer, but aimed at protecting them from the coronavirus pandemic.
He said he had to take a decision to lock down the areas because of the fear that the number of those who will test positive will increase when the state starts mass testing. He urged Rivers people to continue to pray for the success of the state government at this crucial time. “This is a period where all of us must come together, irrespective of political parties to stop the spread of the virus.
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