Governor Nyesom Wike, in a bid to cushion the hardship experienced by citizens during the period of the lockdown and the forthcoming Easter celebration for Christians in the state, has lifted the ban placed on markets across the state.
He made the announcement at a statewide broadcast on Sunday, April 5.
He said all markets in the state shall operate between 7am and 12noon on April 7 and April 8, 2020 to allow residents shop for Easter and also replenish their stock of foodstuffs.
He however, declared that Oil Mill Market, Mbiama Market and Slaughter Market will remain closed till further notice.
He said: “All markets in the state except Oil Mill Market, Mbiama Market and Slaughter Market at Trans-Amadi shall be open on Tuesday April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, 2020 from 7am to 12noon. After those two days, the markets will remain closed. This is to enable residents shop for Easter and also replenish their stock of foodstuffs.
“Oil Mill Market, Mbiama Market and Slaughter Market at Trans Amadi shall remain closed till further notice, ” he warned.
