Gov. Obiano Signs Covid 19 Prevention Bill Into Law

Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Friday signed the State COVID-19 and Other Dangerous Diseases Prevention and Eradication bill into law.
In an address at a ceremony before signing the bill, Obiano called for strict compliance with the law, saying that his administration was committed to enforcing the law to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
He commended the Speaker of the state’s house of assembly, Mr. Uche Okafor, for the speedy passage of the bill.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Uju Nworgu, the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, said the new law had to do with how to prevent COVID-19 in the state.
The bill reportedly has 15 sections with many sub-sections, dwelling on the current lockdown, closure of educational institutions, and other issues.
The new law stipulates N10, 000 fine, community service, or both for non-adherence to face mask-wearing.
Obiano also signed the Public procurement Amendment bill into law.