Following the confirmation of a new COVID-19 positive case in Ekiti State, the Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has formally enlisted all road transport unions in the state to enforce the ban on interstate travel to prevent further importation of the virus into the state.
He gave the charge at a parley between members of the Ekiti State COVID-19 Taskforce and the leadership of the various transport unions in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday.
The Chief of Staff, Hon Biodun Omoleye, who represented the Governor, expressed the government’s concern at the frequent violation of the ban on interstate travel, given the latest confirmed positive case, the wife of a military officer, who traveled from Katsina State to Ekiti State, despite the lockdown.
The union leaders agreed that the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic was a collective one and promised to help put a stop to the illegal routes and travels once they get the Governor’s marching orders.
According to the union, all the illegal routes being used to access the state are known and can be shut down with the help of security agencies.
In attendance at the parley were the leadership of NURTW, RTEAN, PLAN, NACT, OKADA, and TRICYCLE Riders Association while the DG OTSD and Coordinator of the Taskforce, Prof. Bolaji Aluko, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Wale Fapounda, Special Adviser, Communications and Strategy Mrs. Sola Salako Ajulo represented the government.