Akwa Ibom State government has announced measures towards a gradual unlocking of the economy.
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To this end, the state government has approved the re-opening of hotels and leisure centres as well as reviewed the subsisting curfew to start from 10 pm to 6 am daily against the hitherto 8 pm to 6 am, with effect from Tuesday, August 04, 2020, in the State.
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The review was contained in a statement by issued by Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, Secretary to State Government and Chairman of the State’s COVID-19 Management Committee on Tuesday, August 04, 2020, says the
The statement read, “As we continue to gradually unlock our economy, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has approved the re-opening of hotels and leisure centres in Akwa Ibom State.
“His Excellency the Governor has also approved a review of the subsisting curfew to start from 10 pm to 6 am daily with effect from Tuesday, August 04, 2020.”
Ekuwem according to the statement, urged hotels and leisure centres in the state to ensure strict compliance with the AKSG/NCDC/WHO COVID-19 guidelines and protocols that apply to the hospitality and allied services operations.
“All hotels and leisure centres in the state are urged to ensure strict compliance with the AKSG/NCDC/WHO COVID-19 guidelines and protocols that apply to the hospitality and allied services operations.
“Monitoring Teams, comprising COVID-19 Management Committee and Akwa Ibom State Hotels Management and Tourism Board will enforce strict compliance,” the statement stated.
