FG may extend lockdown, asks governors not to relax restrictions

By OMEIZA AJAYI  

Indications are that the 14-day lockdown of Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states could be extended for some few days to ramp up efforts at containing the spread of the novel Coronavirus.

According to the Federal Government, with what is happening in other countries, one can easily deduce what the decision of the president will be on the lockdown.

South Africa and some hard-hit countries had recently announced an extension of their lockdowns.

Chairman of the Taskforce and Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha, said the team had briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the assessment of the nation’s response so far and that as more evaluation of the process continues, the President would be given more briefings to inform his decision on whether to extend the lockdown or not.

He also reiterated his call on state governments not to relax the containment protocols earlier put in place to control the spread of Covid-19. (Vanguard)