Ahead of the August 9th sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to pressure the government into releasing its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the Ebonyi State Government says is presently doing everything possible to develop the state across all sectors.
The state government said its developmental drive cuts across education, security, health, agriculture, human capital development, infrastructure, and so on.
In a statement by Francis Nwanze, spokesman of Governor Dave Umahi, the government said it is inconsequential to draw the state backward through temporary deactivation of her economic activities in the guise of a sit at home order.
“To this end, the Governor, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE wishes to inform the general public that Monday, August 9, 2021, is a working day, just like every other working day in the state. Markets, banks, schools, etc. will operate normally,” the statement read.
“Consequent upon this, the general public is urged to feel free to go about their lawful businesses in consonance with COVID-19 protocol and the Executive Order of the Governor on social gathering without any fear of intimidation or molestation, both on the said date and thereafter.
“The youths and members of the public are seriously advised to desist from engaging in any activities that are capable of breaking down of law as it resultant effect is dwindling of the economy of the state.
“To this end, Security Agencies in the state are by this announcement directed to maintain law and order and ensure that all law-abiding citizens go about their duties unmolested”.
