Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has lifted the restrictions placed on all public gatherings in the state.
This was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the state Commissioner for Information Barr. Uchenna Orji.
Umahi said schools across all levels would resume academic activities by October 5.
“That all restrictions in respect of movement order on public burials/ wake keeps, weddings, conferences, meetings, festivals, religious services/ gatherings, etc are hereby lifted.
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“That all closures of public places such as event centres, bars, places of worship, educational institutions, public parks, night clubs, cinemas, viewing centres and other such public places are hereby lifted.
“That all restrictions on conduct of business and commercial activities are hereby rescinded.
However, he noted that there must be continuous adherence to the coronavirus disease guidelines as advised by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC.
“That all regulations in respect of wearing of facemasks, washing of hands, use of hand sanitizers and social distancing are still in force in public places,events and gatherings.”
