Easing of Lockdown: Odeli applauds Okowa's decision on schools, face masks

Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party in Warri North Local Government Area and renowned social commentator, Prince David Odeli, has praised the directive of Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, that all public and private schools in the state should remain closed till Sunday May 31, saying it is a smart move to protect pupils and students from the ravaging Coronavirus pandemic.

Odeli who spoke today, Tuesday April 28, in reaction to Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa's decision to relax the lockdown order in state, alligned with the state government that the four - week stay - at - home order declared by the governor since April 1, had helped to limit the spread of Coronavirus in Delta State.

The Tisun Community Scribe, commended Dr. Okowa administration's resolve to commence the distribution of 1 million clothes facemasks in the first instance, to residents of the state from tomorrow, Wednesday April 29, urging Deltans to respect the state government's decision to extend the suspension of  all conferences, sporting activities, conventions, recreational and cultural activities till May 31.

While thanking the governor for partially lifting the ban on movements for economic and business activities to restart in the state, the community development advocate, opined that the distribution of food items to all the 270 wards in the state by the state government, mitigated the hardship the indigents and vulnerable people would have suffered as a result of the lockdown.

He enjoined Deltans planning burial and wedding ceremonies in the days ahead, to strictly obey the social distancing rule of 6 ft apart and maximum 50 persons in any occasion as announced by Governor Okowa, adding that the challenge of containing the spread of COVID - 19, is the responsibility of all.

Prince Odeli, also stressed the need for commercial tricycle, bus and taxi operators to abide by the directive of the governor as it affects the number of passengers they should be conveying per trip for now.

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