Lokoja
Kogi state workers who are eager to resume work,soon, after two weeks “Sit-at-home” order by the state government to check the spread of Coronavrus to the state will have to put that hope on hold for now.
This is because state government has directed that they should stay at home till further notice.
Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communication, who disclosed while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Lokoja said, “Workers on GL 1 to 13 have been directed to continue to work from home until further notice.
“The State Government is monitoring the situation and will continue to take responsible decisions to ensure the virus doesn’t ravage the State.
“As you are aware, Kogi is the centre of the nation and any attempt to lockdown Kogi totally will be tantamount to locking down Nigeria and her economy.
” We are the gateway to the Federal Capital Territory, South East, South West, South South and many others.There is no desperate need for total lockdown yet over the dreaded Coronavirus.”
“We are urging the people to ensure personal hygiene as well as observe social distancing to reduce contact to the barest minimum.
“Schools have been shut down and workers in certain categories have been working from their homes. Some markets have been closed down and we have placed a necessary but temporary ban on religious and social gatherings.
“Commercial motorcyclists have been told to stay off the roads.
“All these measures are in place to ensure Kogi is not devastated by the pandemic.”
The commissioner, however, urged the people not to panic, assuring them that the state government was working hard to ensure their protection.
