The Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has fixed Saturday, August 8, 2020 as the new date for its state congress.
In a statement, the State PDP Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, said the State Party Congress, earlier suspended as a result of the Corona Virus Pandemic outbreak, will now hold on Saturday, August 8, at Cenotaph, Asaba, Delta State beginning at ten in the morning.
The statement specifically advised delegates to comport themselves decently and maintain all COVID-19 mandated guidelines and protocols during the exercise, including social distancing and regular washing of hands.
All accredited delegates were also advised come to the venue with their facemask, as there is a standing order that No facemask, no entry into the venue.
The party said comprehensive medical advisory and extensive hygienic, public health procedures have been put in place to secure the venue and safeguard all participants before and during the exercise, including the provision of hand sanitizers and enough hand washing points with liquid soap, to ensure full compliance with the stipulated protocols.
It also assured that adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth process and forestall any unlikely breaches that may occur.