Imo state government reopen markets for Easter shopping



The governor of Imo state,Dist Sen Hope Uzodimma,has approved Friday 10th of April 2020, for Imo people and residents to shop for food items for the Easter celebration.
This means that the total lock down of the state will be temporarily relaxed on Friday (tomorrow) 10th of April 2020, to enable Imo people and residents shop only for food items for the Easter celebrations.
Consequently food markets and food vending supermarkets will be allowed to open from 6am to 6pm tomorrow. All concerned are advised to adhere strictly to the time allowed and ensure that they shop only for food items.
Boutiques, jewellery shops and all other non food markets and outlets remain shut tomorrow.
The total lock down of the state resumes with full force from Saturday April 11th of 2020. 
Imo people are therefore advised to observe the Easter Sunday church services on-line or through the media according to their respective denominations.
Security agencies are under firm order to ensure that the lock down instruction are strictly adhered and anybody caught violating the law, must be arrested and prosecuted .
The governor appeals to Imo people to take the total lock down order with the utmost seriousness it deserves as every measure taken is aimed at keeping the COVID 19 pandemic far from the state and the people.
Hon Declan Emelumba
Commissioner for information and strategy

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