A SPECIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
The Plateau State Government views with grave concern the rise in the rate of infection of the Corona virus in the State following the ease of lockdown exercise. This essentially is due to the flagrant disregard to the laid down protocols as it affects this dreaded monster, by a sizeable population of the State!
Government views with dismay the non-compliance with regards to the wearing of face masks, social distancing, hand washing and the use of sanitizers.
Government has it on sound authority that some worship centres, markets, motor parks, commercial vehicles, tricycles (KEKE NAPEP) are at the forefront of this flagrant violation.
In view of the foregoing therefore, Government hereby states categorically that such unbecoming attitude stimulates government to contemplate severe measures to address and arrest the situation. This could include among many, a total lockdown of the State, for a longer period, and the indefinite sealing of such premises who refuse to adhere to the guidelines.
Government by this announcement therefore, would like to remind the public that there is an Executive Order duly signed by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Simon Bako Lalong, KSG, Executive Governor of Plateau State, to prosecute violators before the law.
Government hereby appeals to all law abiding citizens of the state to obey the COVID-19 protocols as spelt out by the State in order to curtail the disease and save lives.
Help Government to serve you better by taking personal responsibility for your health and safeguarding the lives of others.
ALWAYS THINK PLATEAU AND ACT PLATEAU.
Dan Manjang,
Hon. Commissioner,
Information and Communication,
Plateau State.
22/6/2020
