Just in! Covid 19:Gov Udom shutdown Livestock Markets in A'Ibom






Mr. Udom Emmanuel, Governor of Akwa Ibom State has ordered immediate shutdown of all livestock market in the State till further notice.

In a press release signed by the Secretary to State Government Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, livestock sellers are to sell off their stock and proceed on lockdown as no new consignment of stock will be allowed to enter the State.

See the full details of the press release:



IMMEDIATE SHUT DOWN OF LIVESTOCK MARKET IN AKWA IBOM STATE

I have been directed by HE the Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel to announce the immediate shutdown of all livestock market in state for the rest of May 2020.

By this announcement, no new consignment of livestock - goats, cows and rams, will be allowed into the state until further notice. Livestock sellers are advised to sell off their stock and proceed to shutdown.

Security agencies have been directed to monitor and ensure full compliance.  Defaulters will be prosecuted.

Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem
Secretary to the State Government
/Chairman COVID-19 Management Committee
Akwa Ibom State

May 11,  2020

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