Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, the secretary to
the state government in a statement said that Governor Udom Emmanuel has
ordered the immediate shutdown of all livestock markets in Akwa Ibom state, for
the rest of May 2020.
the state government in a statement said that Governor Udom Emmanuel has
ordered the immediate shutdown of all livestock markets in Akwa Ibom state, for
the rest of May 2020.
The statement partly reads – With this
declaration, no new delivery of livestock (i.e.) goats, cows and rams will be
permitted into the state until further notice is given. Livestock dealers are
instructed to sell off their stock and proceed to shutdown.
declaration, no new delivery of livestock (i.e.) goats, cows and rams will be
permitted into the state until further notice is given. Livestock dealers are
instructed to sell off their stock and proceed to shutdown.
Dr. Ekuwem has claimed that security
forces have been directed to track and maintain maximum enforcement, stressing
that defaulters should be punished.
forces have been directed to track and maintain maximum enforcement, stressing
that defaulters should be punished.
