COVID-19-Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19_WHO

This document provides advice on the use of masks in communities, during home care, and in health care settings in areas that have reported cases of COVID-19. It is intended for individuals in the community, public health and infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals, health care managers, health care workers (HCWs), and community health workers. This updated version includes a section on Advice to decision makers on the use of masks for healthy people in community settings. - Access the guidance Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) This document summarizes WHO recommendations for the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE), in health care and community settings, including the handling of cargo. This document is intended for those involved in the distribution and management of PPE, as well as public health authorities and individuals in health care and community settings to understand when PPE use is most appropriate. When to use a mask When and how to wear medical masks to protect against coronavirus? Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask. Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks. To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with COVID-19. Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing. Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.

JUST IN: Delta State Discharges Two Covid-19 Patients_Deltanews247

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has announced the discharge of two Covid-19 patients after recovery. According to his statement; “Dear Deltans: It is my pleasure to announce the discharge of two of the five #COVID19 patients in our state.” “As we continue to monitor the recovery process of the other three active cases, I ask that you all continue to adhere to the precautionary measures and isolation directives we have put in place. Together, we will beat this.”

Music- DJ Sungz Dish out Lockdown mixtape amidst COVID-19

K16 lounge official disc jockey, Dj Sungz come through to break the stay at home boredom with this new banging Mixtape titled: Lockdown and Chill Playlist. This new playlist comprises of 90% of brand new vibes making waves in the industry. Don't dull, dust ur speakers grab ur head phone n enjoy.

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1) Lockdown - Dj Neptune x Teni 

2) Duduke - Similar 

3) Odogwu - Burna Boy 

4) Gods Willing - Phyno X Runtown 

 5) Yo yo - Dj Neptune X Brodashaggi 

 6) Call - Joyboy 

 7) Whine fi mi - 1da Banton X Kranium 

 8) Bumbumbum - Harry Song X Davido 

9) Shape of you - Ed Sheeran

 10) I can't kill my self - Timaya 

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 12) Mindset - Tj Hays 

 13) Jaho - Kizz Daniel

 14) Kara - Tekno 

 15) Am in love - Patoranking 

16) Take it - Rudeboy  

17) 2secs - Omeyer 

 18) Nobody - Dj Neptune Joeboy X Mr Eazi 

19) Something Better - Johnny Drills 

20) Ayo - Di'ja 

21) 1 Milli - Davido 

22) Where you dey - T Classic X Peruzzi X Mayorkun 

 23) Mabel - Dremo X Davido 

24) Of Lagos - Mayorkun 

25) Suru - Tekno

  26) Contagious - Sean Tizzle

  27) Jore - Adekule Gold X Kizz Daniel 

 28) Girls - Falz X Patoranking

  29) Scatter - Fireboy 

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Breaking News: Okowa Uplifts Lockdown, Orders Compulsory Use of Face Masks in Delta

The executive governor of Delta state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has uplifted the lockdown order in the state, while ordering that social distancing be put in check. The governor in a state wide broadcast also directed the compulsory use of face masks in public places while the state borders remain open to only agricultural, petroleum food and other essential services. More details below ✌🏼 Summary of H.E Okowa's broadcast on Covid-19 pandemic✌🏼 🍭 Hotels Are Allowed To Open While Club Houses Remain Closed. 🍭 Religious Gatherings remain closed till further notice. 🍭 Partial lockdown from Thursday 30th April 2020. Curfew is still in place until 2 weeks time. 🍭 All Deltans Must Make Sure They Make Use Of Face Mask With Effect From 30Th April 2020. 🍭 18 seated buses to carry 10 passengers henceforth, keke napep tricycle to carry 2 passengers only. 🍭 Delta State Government will commence the distribution of the 1 million Face mask in the state. 🍭 Restaurant are only allowed on takeaway. 🍭 Marriage and burial ceremony can hold but must not gather more than 50 persons. 🍭 Inter-state movement is still restricted unless those on essential services trips.

#COVID_19 UNITED STATE FUNDS MADAGASCAR HERBAL TREATMENT AFTER W.H.O DISAPPROVES IT.

The lastest controversial 'cure' to the COVID-19 pandemic came from Madagascar, Covid-Organics is a herbal remedy made from local plants that are also used to cure malaria. Last week WHO (World Health Organization) said there is no proof that the remedy works while the Presidency claims it has been tested and have cured people. WHO says the only hope is in a vaccine, but the Madagascar said they will not wait for a vaccine and the president has for the remedy to be used for both cure and prevention. While WHO disaproves the remedy USA ambassador Michael Pelletier said the American goverment will fund Madagascar $2.5 milliom. "The contribution of $2,500,000 as additional funding granted to Madagascar as part of the fight against the coronavirus" Michael Pelletier said "The exclusive allocation of this sum in popularization on the national territory of the solutions found". he added in an address exclusively in Malagasy. Other local sources say that three teams of Western researchers, respectively German, Danish and American, have combined their efforts to carry out analyzes on the preventive and curative scope of the use of artemisia for the treatment of coronavirus. Only time will tell whether African remedy will be a solution to a global problem.

NDDC- There's No COVID-19 Fraud In NDDC as alleged- IMC

NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (NDDC) PRESS STATEMENT THERE IS NO FRAUD AT NDDC The Niger Delta Development Commission has been inundated with enquiries on many negative reports in online publications alleging acts of impropriety on the part of the commission. Given the extent of public interest and the determination of the Interim Management Committee to chart a new course for the commission, we feel duty bound to respond as follows: 1. COVID 19 Contract The online publications are circulating a letter purportedly issued by the Director of Procurement awarding a contract of N5.55 billion for the procurement of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and other kits to fight the spread of COVID 19 in the Niger Delta region. We wish to unequivocally deny that contract. The document is simply fake or at best unauthorised. The letters for all contracts awarded by the Commission are signed by the Executive Director, Projects on the authority of the Ag Managing Director who is the chief accounting officer of the Commission. Neither of the officials is aware of the contract letter. It is inconceivable that a contract and of such magnitude could be awarded otherwise. The Commission has launched an internal investigation into how such a letter came to be issued and on what authority. For the purpose of transparency, we wish to confirm that the Commission has just secured presidential approval to intervene by assisting NCDC in the supply of kits and the building of isolation centres in the nine Niger Delta states. Also, the Commission has disbursed N775m to assist the 9 Niger Delta States fight the plague. We have also disbursed N270 million as palliatives to the youths, women and the physically challenged in the 27 senatorial districts of the region. 2. Lassa Fever There are claims that the present management has paid out huge sums for contracts to supply kits and drugs for the prevention of Lassa Fever. We wish to state that this present management has not awarded any Lassa fever contract. From the records, the Commission awarded three contracts for intervention against the Lassa Fever scourge and all these took place in 2019, at least one year before the present management came into office. For the purpose of transparency, these contracts are as follows: In early 2019, there was an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Ondo and Edo states, which overwhelmed the capacity of the state governments to cope. The governor of Ondo State made a request to the Commission for intervention. As a result, the then management, headed by Prof Nelson Braimbaifa on 20th February 2019 awarded a contract for the procurement of 21,000 Lassa Fever prevention kits for the region in the sum of N903 million. The items were supplied and distributed. The contractor was duly paid. As the scourge persisted, there was need for further intervention. Another 1,000 protective kits were ordered for N1,092,283,500. This contract was awarded on March 11, 2019. The last contract for Lassa Fever was awarded on April 16, 2019 in the sum of N2,425,242,248. All the kits were supplied and distributed to the nine states. As at date, the Commission is yet to pay for this last contract. Payments had been suspended on ministerial order due to the need for verification of past contracts. At no time did the IMC pay out more than N4 billion for Lassa Fever contracts as alleged. Having provided the facts, the Commission also wishes to state as follows: We has noticed an upsurge in attacks on the Commission, the Interim Management Committee and the Honourable Minister of the Niger Delta Affairs since the launch of a forensic audit into the affairs of the commission. This attacks are meant to distract the commission from the task of holding those who looted the commonwealth to account. The Honourable Minister and the Interim Management Committee are determined to see through this audit. On Wednesday, April 22 when the relevant documents were handed over to the lead consultant for the forensic audit, the Ag Managing Director, Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei warned that this exercise cannot be truncated. To quote him: ‘Those who took part in the grand conspiracy to loot the commonwealth are jittery that their misdeeds will come to light. We wish we could sympathise with them. But it could have occurred to them that a day of reckoning will come. The fear of the impunity of their past misdeeds being brought to light is causing panic. In fact, the vultures are shivering. Let us place on record that no amount of intimidation, campaign of falsehood and ‘breakdancing’ will abort this exercise.’ The public should be prepared for more of these attacks against the commission. It is important to point out that most of the attacks use online publications, with no known addresses or physical assets, which can be sued for defamation of character by the officials they are clearly libelling. The mainstream media with standards have not joined this jaundiced plot. The Commission also wish to warn those agents of darkness from the Niger Delta who are hell bent on destroying every good thing in the region to change course. The essence of the present IMC and the forensic audit ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari are to reposition the Commission to make it fit for purpose. Anyone with any evidence of wrong doing should reach out to the IMC or the auditors. The forensic auditors should be allowed to complete their assignment so those who failed the region can be held to account. It is also clear that people who have political agenda against the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs are also seeing the Commission as a fair game. It is imperative to say that the commission is an agency for the good of the Niger Delta region. The greatest disservice that can be done is for political gladiators of today to make the commission a collateral damage in their contest for power and influence. Tomorrow will come. Besides, the Hon Minister’s uncommon passion for a new Niger Delta should be applauded and not attacked. Charles Obi Odili Director Corporate Affairs April 25, 2020.

COVID-19: Delta records 2 new cases, monitors 140 contacts

The Delta State Government has announced that the state has recorded two new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Mordi Ononye, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Asaba. He said that the new cases has brought the total confirmed cases in the state to six, with one death and five active cases. Ononye said that the active cases were being treated at the Isolation Centres in the state. He stated that the two new cases, one female and one male, were recorded at Uvwie and Udu Local Government Areas of the state. The commissioner further disclosed that all the patients were doing very well and urged Deltans with symptoms of the COVID-19 like fever, malaria, catarrh, cough, chest pain, difficulty in breathing and loss of appetite to report to the nearest government hospital for medical evaluation and possible testing. He that "all the patients of the active cases are in stable condition and are receiving treatment from our team of medical professionals at our isolation centres across the state. "We have 11 persons quarantined in our holding centres, while 140 contacts are being monitored across the state. "There is ongoing active case search in the local government areas and we urge persons with symptoms of Respiratory Tract Infection like fever, nasal catarrh, cough, chest pain, difficulty in breathing/ tightness in the chest or loss of appetite to report to any nearest government hospital for medical evaluation." He thanked Deltans for their continued support for the lockdown and urged them to remain obedient to government stay-at-home directive, Ononye also called on them to ensure regular hand washing and respiratory hygiene and maintaining of Social / Physical distancing at all times.

COVID-19: Chief Jite Brown Odeworitse Tesigimoje CEO GMB Marine Group Give out Stimulus Package worth Over 23Million to Deltans.

A Delta State Born Philanthropist per Excellence Chief Jite Brown Odeworitse Tesigimoje CEO GMB Marine Group today 21-04-2020 dole out Palliative Packages in Food Items and Cash to Residents of Ugbuwangue Community and other Neighboring Communities within Warri Delta State. The Distributions took place at one of his Country Home located at New world City Ugbuwangue Warri Delta State. Items Distributed to Vulnerable Deltans include Rice, Beans, Garri, Groundnut Oil,Indomie Noddles and Cash worth Over 13Million to over one thousand Persons in Warri. DeltaNews247 Correspondence can authoritatively Report that the Cash and Food Distributed are worth more than 23Million Naira. In An Interview with the Born Philanthropist Chief Brown, He Stated that His Burning desire to the upliftment of Humanity and eradication of hunger lead him towards this act,Stating that the Virus Called Hunger is worse more than COVID-19 virus hence his decision to reach out to the people. He also stated that this same activities to be carried out in Portharcout and Lagos within the weeks. He further encourage well meaning Nigerians who are well to do in the Society to Contribute towards eradicating Hunger in the Society. See More Pictures of the Distribution below.

Meet Amb. Edun Vincent Ariyor Popularly known as Celebrity Boy

Amb. Edun Vincent Ariyor was born into the family of Mr & Mrs Ogwunoyibo Edun family from Ubagboro and Abigborodo in Warri North LGA of Delta State Nigeria. He Attended Ogiame Primary School Ifie-kporo from where he obtained his First School leaving Certificate( FSLC) and thereafter proceeded to Ubeji Grammar School in Warri South LGA from where he Obtained his Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Due to his quest for Quality Education, He proceeded for a degree course in Physics at Delta State University affiliate Campus at College of Education Warri from where he graduated and was awarded Bsc Ed in physics in the year 2013. Vincent is currently the Head Talent Development and Management in Mayorkings Agency Group and have groomed over 7 Successful Talents. He's a known Brand Promoter, Practicing Architectural Engineer, Social media influencer and Content Creator. His desire to see to the growth of Young Talents in Delta State earned him an Award as the Talent Manager of the Year 2019. He's an associate member of the Global Good Governance Ambassadors Forum and doubled as the Warri South Coordinator Talent Developers Association of Delta State Nigeria as well as the Delta South Coordinator Delta Entertainment Forum He's yet to be married but a proud father of 2 lovely sons.

Olorogun Gordons Okomitie at It again, Releases over 2miilion Naira to His LGA and Community to cushion the effect of COVID-19

The senior special assistant to the Governor on Peace building and conflict resolution, Olorogun Gondons Okomitie on Friday gave out cash gift to the executives Members of the People's Democratic Party at Ughelli South Local Government Area and at the Ward levels including indigenes of his immediate community Ekakpamre Olorogun Okomitie while presenting the cash gift of over two million naira to the ward and LGA executives tasked them to adhere strictly to guidelines on COVID-19 in order to stay alive Presentng the cash gift to the People's Democratic Party. PDP, Loca the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Olorogun Okomitie told them that the direct cash palliative was to cushion the effect of the lockdown due to deadly Corona Virus also known as COVID-19 The senior special assistant to the Governor on Conflict Resoluction who gave an insight into his pallatives across the states particularly in Ughell South stated that as party executive after attending to others there was need to also give them some socours as the lockdown is bitting hard on every Deltans irrespective of status. Olorogun Gondons Okomitie who commended the State Governor, Dr ifeanyi Okowa for his proactive step in the fight against COVID-19 and his show of love for Deltans hinting that is palliative was to compliment the state Governors effort in ensuring that the vulnerable Deltans are adequately taken care during this difficult time of sit at home While appealing to Deltans to see reason's with the Governor's decision Olorogun Okomitie stated it was the best action to curb the spread of the Corona Virus in the state. Senior Special Assistance to the Governor on Conflict Resolution described the food bank initiative by the Governor as a noble initiative and appealed to the PDP executives both at the LGA and Ward level to help sensitize the people at the grassroot level on the need to remain at home. Also speaking, Chief Vincent Oduaran who is also the SSA to the Governor on political describe Olorogun Okomitie as a philanthropist who has touched the lives of many particularly in Ughelli south and thank him for the cash gift to the PDP executives and his Ekakpamre Community urging other Deltans to do likewise Some who could not hide their joy praised chief Gordons Okomitie for the show of love to them revealing that this was the first time they are benefiting from such gesture. They promised to reciprocate the kind heart of Olorogun Okomitie in due course. The senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Peace Building was also at Ekrokpe Community in Ughelli South to supervise the handing over of the food items from the State Food Bank to Ekakpamre ward. While commending the state Governor for providing food for the vulnerables in the state equally commended the committee set up by the State Governor for displaying transparency in the distribution of the item appealing to Deltans to remain calm as the Governor means well for them. The Councilor representing Ekakpamre ward, Hon Happy Gbeke and archbishop solomon Gbakara praised the Governor's effort at giving food to Deltans Prayers were offered for the Senior Special Assistant on Peace Building and conflict resolution for the kind gesture.

Just In: Buhari Chief of Staff Abba Kyari is dead

The Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, Abba Kyari is dead. The sad news was tweeted by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity to the President. Abba Kyari contracted the deadly COVID-19 Virus and has been sick since it was reported earlier in March. He reportedly caught the virus on an official trip to the United Kingdom and Germany. May his soul rest in peace. Femi Adesina ✔ @FemAdesina Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, passes on. May God rest his soul. Amen. Funeral arrangements to be announced

COVID-19: BEDC Increases Power Supply To Customers In Delta, Edo, and other coverage areas

The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) says it has increase electricity supply to its franchise states including Delta and Edo in a bid to meet the power demands of its customers especially during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in the country. It said it has also commenced the process of boosting the present grid power with additional power supply source through embedded generation to ensure power availability to its area of coverage. BEDC in a statement on Thursday disclosed that the company has tacitly suspended the rotational load management schedule for power supply to some of customers, reason, it said why there had been constant power supply to most homes in its area of coverage BEDC assures customers that it shall continue to do its best to provide quality service across all its touch points by improving the availability of electricity supply to cushion the inconveniences onits esteemed customers whilst ensuring the safety of its workers. According to it, “In Delta State, BEDC has extended power supply improvement to customers in some locations in Delta state including the state capital Asaba where areas like GRA, ANWAI ROAD, SUMMIT ROAD, Okpanam road, NTA and NNEBISI ROAD are all now enjoying improved electricity supply commercial, and James Hope/Agbor feeders who continue to enjoy 24hours electricity supply. “BEDC customers in Warri (GRA) have their power supply boosted to a comfortable 18hours period; up from the initial mere 6hours they were used to. In Edo State,the following areas have increased power supply: In Benin, GRA, Ihama and Ugbor feeders have customers(e.g.in Gapiona etc)now enjoying 24hour daily power supply from the hitherto 12 and 10 hours of daily power availability. “Those on Oluku feeder in Benin and Ihovbor town retained their 24hours daily power supply. Same 24hours daily power supply equally applies to customers on Egba feeder under Ikpoba Hill. Airport (commercial),Ehor, School (commercial) and commercial feeders are also on 24hours supply daily. “Customers under Etete and Country Home feeders in GRA, Limit road and country home areas,have increase in their daily power availability from 10 to 15hours. Oko feeder in Benin Cityimproved from 12 to 15hours daily. “Those on New Auchi feeders have increases to 15hours daily. Customers in Usen Okadahad their power availability increasing from 8 to 12hours. Availability to customers under Uromi/Ehor feeder also rose to 9hours from the old availability of 6hours. The Edo North is not left out as: Auchi GRA and Jatau feeders’daily power availability increased from 10 to 15 hours respectively. Ighara improved from 6 to 15 hoursand feeders also rose to 9 hours from old availability of 6 hours. “In Ekiti State areas; Customers in Agricfeeder (Agric, Mobil/Water, Moferere, Bangboye, Falana/Olujoda, Ajebandele, Covenant etc) respectively had their daily power supply doubled from 6 to 12hours. Customers in Ado-Ekiti under Basiri feeder(Basiri/ Textile, Bank Road, NTA/Judges qtrs. Olorunsogo, Betterlife, Iyin road etc)) had their power supply availability increased substantiallyto 15hours. “Adebayo feeder customers (Fajuyi, State hospital, Opopogboro, Adebayo, Bawa, Iworoko road etc) in Ado Ekiti will also enjoy 12 hours supply. Odo-Ado feeder: Availability 12hours Coverage areas; ( Mathew, Odo Ado, Igirigiri, St. Paul, Poly Road, Immigration, etc). “Okesha feeder: Availability 10hours Coverage areas; (Okesha, Okeila, Old garage, Housing, Afao Road etc). Ajilosun feeder: Availability 10hours Coverage areas; (GRA, Spotless, Ile-Abiye/ isato, Omisanjana, Irona, Ijigbo, Ajilosun etc).” BEDC added that in Ondo State, the increased availability of power was also extended to customers in locations in Igbatoro feeders (Alagbaka Estate, Alagbaka Extension, El-Shaddai, Bajowa Street, Akin Akingbola Street, Afro-Stuff Housing Estate, Parliament Road, School of Nursing, which recorded a boost in daily power supply from 12 to 18hours. “Customers in Alagbaka area of Akure (Oke Eda, Ala Quarters, Sijuade, Ilunla, Oluwatuyi Quarters, Hospital Road, St. Luke, Liberty Hospital Street) are presently delighted with the increase in their power supply period that has been extended to 15 hours from 9hours. Ijapo 11kV Feeder 15hrs (Ijapo Estate, Ijapo Extension, Omolere, Atibiti) from 9 hrs”, it said. BEDC further explained that the increase “will be in force for now till the COVID 19 pandemic lockdown ebbs away, adding that however the increase could only be affected by technical faults or other untoward circumstances in the power value chain, but stressed that it will strive to rectify faults as quickly as possible.” Customers are therefore advised to manage their energy consumption at this critical period to avoid accumulating huge bills that may be difficult to pay and appeal to them to continue to pay their bills using their various non-contact channels which include: Bank Mobile App, Web (Online) Payment *www.bedcpower.com,*www.quickteller.com and Authorized Neighborhood Collection Agents (CNP) via POS to ensure sustenance of the initiative,” management said further. The increase in power supply to some areas was made possible due the shutdown of commercial and industrial activities with the limited power normally utilized by these class of customers now redirected for residential use. A spokesperson from BEDC further clarified that “the national grid remains the major constraint to BEDC increase in power supply as it is what we get from the grid that we distribute to all sectors in our network” In another development, BEDC management hinted that it has already commenced the process of augmenting the power available to its customers through actualizing its proposal for embedded power under the willing buyer, willing seller arrangement with independent power generators outside the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) national grid. To this end, it disclosed that the numerous applications from prospective parties have gone through the first stage screening whilst the next stage of selection process will commence soon. “Those deemed successful will be created into clusters where power generated and upgraded infrastructure could be connected to customers. This will be under the willing buyer and willing seller arrangement on a full cost pass through commercial basis with 24/7 power availability at premium pricing”, the statement added.

Thirty-four new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as Delta Records 1 more case

Thirty-four new cases of #COVID19 have been reported as follows: 18 Lagos 12 in Kano 2 in Katsina 1 in Delta 1 in Niger As at 11:20 pm 15th April there are 407 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported in Nigeria. 128 have been discharged with 12 deaths

Dusk To Dawn Curfew In Delta Is To Shutdown Night Life, Other Activities - Gov Okowa's EAC.

The dusk to dawn curfew imposed on citizens in Delta State, has been described as one of the best steps taken by the governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, to fight against the spread of Corona Virus across the the three senatorial districts. Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr (Barrister) Fred Oghenesivbe, made the assertion at Crown FM Radio public affairs programme aired live in Ababa, on Wednesday 15th April, 2020. Oghenesivbe said the state governor deemed it necessity, and for the safety of all Deltans; to completely shutdown night life throughout the state, to avoid secret gatherings at night for any reason or purpose, adding that there were reports of illegal assemblage of fun seekers who tacitly violated the social distancing Covid-19 preventive measures. He disclosed that in order to ensure total compliance with the stay at home executive order, and to reduce the number of arrests and prosecutions, government took further result oriented step to impose the dusk to down curfew, pointing out that small brothels, beer parlours, entertainment joints of any kind, other form of commercial and social activities remained closed and not allowed to operate during the day and at night for another two weeks. "The curfew is to prohibit movement of persons and reenforce total shutdown of commercial activities from 7pm to 7am with effect from Wednesday 15th April, 2020, for another two weeks, to further prevent the spread of Covid-19 which is currently ravaging the world. "Specifically, it is meant to abolish night life and movement of persons and confine people to their homes, so as to avoid the temptation of illegal social gathering in local beer parlour joints and other hidden or obscure places. This is to further ensure total compliance to social distancing and state Lockdown. "His Excellency the governor directed the Commissioner of Police in the State, to enforce the dusk to dawn curfew. Some categories of professionals rendering essential services are exempted and these include; law enforcement personnel on duty, doctors and nurses on duty, Journalists on duty and they must carry their official identification cards which must be made available to security personnel on duty upon demand. "Violators of the stay at home order and the dusk to down curfew shall be apprehended, arrested and prosecuted in accordance with relevant laws in any court of competent jurisdiction which include; mobile courts constituted by Chief Magistrate Courts across the three senatorial districts in the state," Oghenesivbe disclosed. And on the harsh economic consequences of the stay at home order, on citizens and the government, Gov Okowa's EA Communications said it is better to be in good health and be broke financially for a short period of time than for citizens to go about their legitimate commercial activities and be ravaged by Corona Virus pandemic. He posited that health is an integral part of wealth, adding that a healthy workforce will always be a wealth creating team; which is why Okowa administration will continue to pay priority attention to the health, safety and wellbeing of all Deltans. "Government is also affected by the Lockdown in terms of revenue generation, just the same way Deltans are temporarily loosing substantial financial gains for staying at home this period. "The stay at home order and the dusk to dawn curfew came to be as a result of prevailing circumstances on the part of government to keep our people healthy, and to prevent Covid-19 pandemic from ravaging our state, as can be seen from the highly devastating negative effects of the virus in Italy, China, United States of America and other countries around the globe. "The bitter truth is that those who are against the lockdown, and dusk to dawn curfew do not want to contract corona virus and die in the process. It is also the wish of the government and the governor for Deltans to be in good health always. Therefore the governor's well reasoned decision to extend the lockdown deserve commendation. "Good governance in constitutional democracy is anchored on people oriented policies, programmes and landmark achievements. Majority of Deltans are in support of government actions and inactions as regard the fight against Covid-19 pandemic, and government is encouraged by the huge support from our people across the 25 local government areas in the state. "The state food bank will soon commence full scale distribution and sharing of foodstuffs and other items as palliatives across the state to cushion the effects of the stay at home order. "Governor Okowa ordered that distribution of palliatives should be via federal ward channels to ensure that the foodstuffs get to the aged, unemployed youth, unskilled labourers, those who depend solely on daily income and weekly waves. It will not be based on membership of political parties because hunger does not discriminate against persons. "We are a praying stat. Deltans are lucky to have a governor who is totally committed to the things of God. It is a big advantage to us as a people and I am standing on the Rock of Christ, to say that we shall survive this period together as Deltans, and at the end God will take all the Glory," Oghenesivbe assured.

COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: Chief Gbagi Doles Out Cash, Distributes Food Items To Deltans, Nothing Gives Me Joy Than Putting Smiles To Peoples Faces

Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi: As the COVID-19 sweeps across the globe in astronomical proportions, the urgent need for governments, corporate and private individuals around the world to put measure in place to cushion the effects of the austerity confronting the world, including but not limited to food and medical/health care, has become increasingly necessary. In Delta State, Nigeria, Olorogun Gbagi, in his deeply rooted culture of philanthropy and goodwill, has once again demonstrated that, at all times, the welfare and well-being of the people are fundamental and non-negotiable. Thus, Olorogun Gbagi being the true reference point and benchmark for the underlying essence of philanthropy, as usual, once again taken it upon himself to provide palliatives to the good people of Delta State in the light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. As a seasoned administrator and philanthropist, Olorogun Gbagi understands that the welfare of Nigerians and more particularly, Deltans is the ultimate goal of the State Government. However, whilst the government is doing all within a constitutionally defined orbit, such duties as citizens’ welfare must not be left solely at the hands of the government Armed with this consciousness and his usual tradition of giving selflessly, Olorogun Gbagi through the Gbagi Foundation has commenced the first phase of a statewide distribution of over 100 bags of rice, 300 bags of garri, 150 cartons of Indomie Noodles and cash to Deltans. The exercise which saw beneficiaries thronging out enmasse, kicked off at Oginibu, the immediate community of the former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Other places visited by Gbagi’s Foundation are: Ororokpe, Sapele and Jesse. Interestingly, and in compliance with the World Health Organization’s recommendations on Social Distancing, the coordinators of this exercise ensured the observance of all rules of engagement required for the containment of the pandemic In a brief interview with the former Minister for Education and Chairman of Gbagi Foundation, Olorogun Gbagi, the philanthropist noted that nothing better describes the joy and satisfaction he feels whenever he finds himself in the position to give unconditionally and to put smiles on the faces and succour to the heart of people. He further assured Deltans that with the grace of God, and the ingenuity that God has reposed in mankind, the pandemic, like the ones before it, shall soon be a thing of the past. More so, the industrialist admonished Deltans to be strong, hopeful and forthcoming with their cooperation with Federal and State Governments in their efforts towards combating the pandemic. Source: Ijaw Voice