According to report reaching oyogist.com, the Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has reportedly banned all forms of social gatherings in the state following the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The new development was made known in a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, on Tuesday in Yola.
The Governor expressed his displeasure over the continuous flouting of the Covid-19 protocol in the state and therefore warned that the virus is real and is also a global crisis.
“I am highly disappointed over the lack of strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocols and measures to reduce transmission of the virus.
“The measures, include advocacy of behaviours like wearing of face masks, social distancing, washing of hands, and restrictions on public gatherings.
” Therefore, I am reminding the people of the state that the guidelines on the restriction of movement issued in March, 2020, is still in force.
”All social gatherings of more than 50 people at this time is also still in force.
“Any club, event centre or business premises found contravening this directive will be shut downtown with immediate effect.
“Security agencies are hereby directed to ensure strict adherence to these protocols and any other protocol imposed by the Federal Government,” Governor Fintiri said.
