Independence: Gov Ayade cancels public celebration, says schools remain closed

The Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade has cancelled the annual parade and public celebration of Nigeria’s independence anniversary because the nation marks sixty years of nationhood.

This was introduced by the Particular Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Christian Ita.

He mentioned the cancellation was on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In keeping with him, the State must keep away from group transmission that’s usually related to giant gatherings.

Regretting the event, he mentioned the Governor was extra involved about defending the folks from the pandemic than holding any public exercise in celebration of the independence anniversary.

He urged Cross Riverians who might wish to have fun the day, to take action of their properties.

Those that might want to have fun the day can achieve this at their properties. I urge them to take action observing all of the COVID-19 protocols and different security measures as introduced by authorities,” he mentioned.

On the resumption of faculties, the assertion maintained that it was the necessity to shield the folks of the State from the pandemic that knowledgeable the delay.

“Cross River State is following the scientific procedures of Covid-19 protocols so as to not expose our children to coronavirus.

“Authorities will solely announce a resumption date when it considers it protected for our kids to return to high school,” the assertion added.