Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has ordered an immediate closure of livestock market in the state for the month of May, 2020.
The Secretary to State Government and Chairman COVID-19 Management Committee, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem disclosed this on Monday in a press statement.
Ekuwem explained that the governor directed that no new consignment of livestock should be allowed into the state until further notice
adding that security operatives have been ordered to ensure full compliance as defaulters would be prosecuted.
The statement reads, “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.”
