Eastern Nigeria travellers at risk as Delta shuts borders

 

BY OUR EDITOR

Eastern Nigeria travellers, especially those on the South West route, have up until 5.59am of Sunday, March 29, 2020, to pass through Delta State to their various destinations, or remain where they are now until further notice.

This is because the government of Delta State has announced the closure of all land borders into and out of the state, effective 6am Sunday.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa who gave the order also directed the closure of Asaba Airport to air effective 6pm, Friday, March 27, 2020.

These are part of the series of measures being taken by the Delta State Government to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease within the state and the country in general.

In his third broadcast to the state, Okowa said: “From Friday evening at 6pm, Asaba Airport will be closed to traffic.

“At 6am on Sunday, March 29th, all land borders into and out of Delta State are to be shut.

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“From Wednesday, April 1st, all citizens and residents of Delta State are to stay at home and all businesses – malls, supermarkets, markets and shops are to remain closed.

“Food sellers are to conduct their businesses within the precinct of their homes and are required to strictly adhere to the social distancing rules.

“All our citizens and residents are advised that there will be increased security presence on the streets and land borders to ensure strict compliance with these directives that are meant to keep us all safe and healthy.”