Abia State Govt Set a team to monitor the activities of enforcement agencies in Abia

Abia State government has Set up a team to monitor the activities of enforcement agencies in the State.

According to a press release issued by the Commssioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, the governor  said, the team are to report to the Secretary of the State Government on compliance, alleged inducements and any other infractions in the State.


Also the governor of the State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, warned any Council Chairman that will allow vehicles and people during the lockdown will be Sanctioned.

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"Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has warned that any Transition Council Chairman that allows vehicles and people not exempted from the ongoing lockdown to enter into the state through their jurisdiction will face immediate sanctions without further notice.


"Governor Ikpeazu also directs that market leaders, including those of food and other items, that opens or allows any market to open in defiance of the order on total lockdown will be sanctioned without further notice.


"Those selling food and provisions are expected to abide by the guidelines of the COVID-19 Committee on masking and provision of water for hand washing as well as social distancing or risk being closed immediately.


"The Governor directed that all pedestrians moving to buy food and other essentials must wear face marks or be turned back by enforcement agencies."


Meanwhile, here are the names of the team to monitor the activities of enforcement agencies in the State.

1. Hon. Dannie Ubani (Team Leader)

2. Ukpai Stephen

3. Kalu A. Orji

4. Steve Nwazuo

5. Ndubuisi Kalu C.

6. Enerenwa Kingsley

7. James Nnamdi


The Governor further appeals for the understanding of Abia citizens, in obeying the guidelines issued by the COVID-19 Committee led by the Secretary to State Government, to enable the state prevent and control any possible spread of the virus.