Rivers State Governor Nyesome Wike, has directed the compulsory use of face masks in public places, in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
"The wearing of face mask in all public places is now compulsory throughout the State," he said.
"The State’s Security Council will meet in the next 24 hours to consider and approve necessary mitigating measures for commuters, including the deployment of Government buses to shuttle designated public routes free of charge.
"While we agree with Mr. President’s decision to gradually re-open the country for business, we shall be guided by the peculiarities of our State on when to relax the measures we have put in place and gradually restore business activities to the State.
"Until then, I wish to restate that we love all residents of Rivers State. Please maintain social distancing, stay at home, wear face mask in publicplaces and stay safe."
The wearing of face mask in all public places is now compulsory throughout the State.#Covid_19 #PressConference pic.twitter.com/2eFUFavJJV— Gov N E Wike Information. (@GovWike) May 1, 2020
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