In its efforts to ease the COVID-19 lockdown, Enugu State Government has issued new operation guidelines for commercial tricycle operators, markets, restaurants, and bars in the state.

 The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, in a statement today said that the development was in strict adherence to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) protocols adding that tricycle operators, popularly known as “Keke Riders” would operate from 6 a.m. till 9 p.m. daily, with effect from Wednesday, Aug. 19.

According to Ortuanya, from Aug. 19, markets within the state will also operate between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily; while restaurants and bars will operate from 6 a.m. till 7 p.m. He stressed that “all night clubs in the state are barred from operation till further notice. “

The state government however urged the good people of Enugu State to continue to observe all NCDC COVID-19 Protocols such as handwashing with soap in running water, use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer, compulsory use of face shield/mask and maintaining social/physical distancing, etc.