….Covid-19: Oil Mill Market Shut Down
Sequel to the earlier decision of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to shutdown activities at our secretariats and offices across the country, the party has further resolved to suspend all activities bordering on congresses, rallies and other large gathering of members of our party across the federation, with effect from Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
This decision has become imperative in respect to the need for continuous social distancing and other health safety measures against the spread of COVID-19 in our country.
The PDP enjoins the Federal Government to continue to review situations as they concern the fight against the spread of COVID-19 and take measures, even if stringent, to safeguard lives.
As part of measures aimed at forestalling the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in Rivers State, government has closed down the popular Oil Mill Market in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
A statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paulinus Nsirim said the closure of the weekly market stemmed from the fear that traders would be at risk with unrestrained contacts and distancing.
It warned that any one found trading in the market will be arrested by security agents.
