The Yobe State COVID-19 Prevention and Control Committee, under the leadership of the Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana met on Tuesday to reviewed three weeks extension of stay-at-home and work-from-home directive for civil servants, particularly those from Grade Level 12 and below.
The committee also resolved that in view of the ongoing prevalence of COVID-19 in certain parts of the country, movement into and out of the state, especially across its borders with Bauchi and Jigawa States, will remain restricted till further notice.
Commissioner, Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, who is member of the committee, stated this in an email to our Correspondent.
He said security agencies, especially the police, civil defence and vigilantes, will continue to enforce the restriction order to save lives.
The stay-at-home and work-from-home directive for civil servants from Grade Level 12 and below has been extended until April 30th.
He said People across the state should continue to observe and implement all measures against COVID-19, including social distancing, regular hand washing, and excellent respiratory etiquette.
