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This is to inform the public that effective Monday, 15th June, 2020, Eke Awka Market, in Awka South Local Government will be shut down.
This is as a result of non-compliance by the market traders and customers with Covid-19 protocols including wearing of protective face masks, provision of running water and soap for washing of hands, keeping of physical distancing etc.
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Also, effective Monday, 15th June, 2020, curfew in Awka South local government will be from 8pm to 6am daily, until further notice.
These actions by the government is as a result of increased cases of Covid-19 in Awka South Local Government.
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The government is also putting other market leaders and local government councils in the state on notice that a similar curfew action will be taken, and markets in the local government closed down if it is observed that such markets do not observe Covid-19 protocols.
All should please be guided and take the issue of observing Covid-19 protocols seriously.
Announcer
Professor Solo Chukwulobelu
Secretary to Anambra State Government
Thursday, 11th June, 2020