Restock your food bank and adhere to Government Directives- Rivers State Commissioner

Daniel Efe/Port Harcourt

Residents of Rivers State have been advised to use the window given by government to restock their foodstuffs and other supplies before the lockdown resumes.

In a press statement issued today, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim gave the advice in Port Harcourt today.

Nsirim also appealed to residents to continue to maintain social distancing and other advisories during this period.

He commended those living and doing business in the State for adhering to advisories and supporting Governor Nyesom Wike’s determination to contain COVID-19 in the State.

“His Excellency appreciates the sacrifice of all residents and prays that the pandemic ends soon.

“Be rest assured that he shares in your pains and that what he is doing is to protect the lives of everyone living in the State,” he added.

It would be recalled that during the last broadcast by Governor Nyesom Wike he extended the relaxation of the Lockdown between Tuesday May 12 and 13 to Sunday May 17, 8 pm, for residents more window to replenish and get ready for lockdown.