All across the world, there has been a series of measures by all governments to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) since the beginning of the year, 2020. It has become very expedient for all levels of leaders to take appropriate measures to safeguard the lives of their citizenry as the world has
From the United States of America, where President Donald Trump holds daily news conferences to intimate the world with all that is happening in the country. Asides his efforts, various State Governors and Mayors in the country also had to use their discretion in coming up with various measures that will help them in reducing the mortality attached to the pandemic.
As a state that is as heterogeneous as Lagos, Rivers State, headquarters of the hydrocarbon industry, has to take proactive steps in reducing the spread of the virus to the state. The Governor was the first state helmsman to sign an Executive Order that led to Border Closure and other actions. This was done on March 19, 2020.
Subsequently, the Governor inaugurated the Local Government Task Forces on COVID-19, where he sounded the warning strongly. The Eleme Local Government Taskforce went to implement the Order and were attacked and brutalized with head injuries. It is disheartening that the Rivers State Government Wednesday announced the death of a member of its Taskforce on COVID-19 attacked by hoodlums at the demolished Prodest Hotel in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
COVID-19: President to outline way forward today, says PTFPRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari is expected to address the nation on today on new procedures in the national response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read more »
Governors’ excesses in implementation of COVID-19 lockdown measures – Daily TrustGovernors across the 36 states of the federation have adopted various measures in efforts to prevent and contain the spread of the coronavirus in their states. However some of these governors have exhibited excesses in terms of their actions and measures aimed at containing the spread of the virus. Rivers: Wike demolishes hotels, arrests …
Read more »
COVID-19 alters campaign strategy ahead of Edo guber – Daily TrustThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the June date set for the conduct of governorship primaries to pick candidates for the September 2020 governorship election in Edo state still stands. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging the world, the political atmosphere in the state is however devoid of the …
Read more »
COVID-19 fallout: Osinbajo highlights FG’s palliative for MSMEs“This is our moment and the government of Nigeria and its regulatory agencies are prepared to back MSMEs and other businesses that are prepared for the innovative and interesting times that lie ahead of us.”
Read more »
COVID-19: PDP urges Buhari to explain Chinese doctors’ whereaboutsPDP's position is predicated on the declaration by the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, that he cannot account for the whereabouts of the Chinese team.
Read more »
COVID-19: Mojec donates relief materials, targets 20,000 household in NigeriaMonday, May 1, 2020. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at cushioning the effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Mojec Meter Assets Management Company, a subsidiary of Mojec International Limited, has donated relief materials including food items, cash and face masks to vulnerable citizens across the Country. The laudable Initiative which has
Read more »