Communities have been urged to ensure that their members comply with the state government’s safety measures to prevent coronavirus.


Speaking in Awka, the state President of the Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene enjoined Traditional rulers and Presidents General of toTownwn Unions to effectively use existing communication organs and platforms in their communities to sensitize their people on the need to abide by the directives.


Chief Okeke-Ogene said that the present reality across the globe demands proactive measures and total commitment of everybody to keep the state safe from the virus.


He explained that avoiding shaking hands, hugging and keeping social distance from friends and colleagues does not in anywhere undermine regards and respect for them but rather a strong demonstration of care for their health and well being.


The Ohaneze President asked community leaders to put necessary machineries in place to enforce ban on ceremonies and social gathering to protect the lives of their people while families should entrench the habit of regular hand-washing and remain at home except when necessary to go out.


While commending Governor Willie Obiano for his bold steps towards protecting the state and the people against the virus, urges security agencies to ensure that the safety directives are fully enforced as done in other countries challenged by CONVID-19