Chief Willie Obiano
THE Southeast Amalgamated Traders Association has commended the governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano on his efforts to decisively fight the spread of the dreaded Corona Virus pandemic in the state.
In a letter of commendation signed by the President General, Chief Gozie Akudolu and Alex Okwudiri, Secretary General, the group expressed gratitude over proactive measures the state government has taken to ensure that the state is free from the dreaded contagion and wished him well in all his policies.
The group also expressed gratitude for the easing of the lockdown by the state government in consideration of the plights the residents went through during the lockdown, and assured the governor of total compliance to standard personal hygiene as well as putting all the outlined precautionary measures in place in the markets as directed.
The statement reads in part;
“It is on record also, that Anambra State remains one of the States with the best record of a successful management of Covid-19 in the Federation. Your Excellency’s dogged efforts in attracting the NCDC to accredit a test centre for Covid-19, in the State is another milestone in the battle against the pandemic that is worthy of commendation. This is not a mean feat, as it shows that the NCDC also recognized Your Excellency’s visible efforts in the battle against the pandemic.
“The guided and conditional relaxation of the lock down in Anambra State that led to a gradual opening of markets and other businesses is another evidence that Your Excellency not only has his ears on the ground, but also has a human heart, always having the welfare of the citizens as his first line charge. For this singular act that gave hope and extended a lifeline to most traders in particular and other artisans in general, the traders in Anambra State have resolved to reciprocate the gesture to Your Excellency at the appointed time through their unalloyed support.
“We wish to inform Your Excellency at this point that all the markets in the State are fully complying with standard personal hygiene practices as you directed. Running water, hand washing soap, sanitizers and infrared thermometers are all provided at the entrances of the markets which had been reduced to just two in every market for effective check on everyone entering the market. The use of face masks is very effectively enforced in the markets and the traders remain grateful to Your Excellency for this awareness that has helped in boosting personal hygiene practices in the markets”.