The Presidential Taskforce Force (PTF) on Coronavirus has
revealed why it recommended the lock down extension to President Muhammadu
Buhari.
Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation
(SGF) and Chairman of PTF, disclosed that the committee recommended the
lockdown extension because of Nigeria’s survival.
Mustapha made the disclosure during the joint national
briefing of PTF on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to the SGF, “The Presidential broadcast addressed
several critical issues of concern to our survival as a nation.
“After very meticulous assessment of the recommendations of
the PTF, Mr. President has authorized the extension of the restriction of
movement in Lagos and Ogun States as well as the FCT for an additional fourteen
days effective Monday 13th April, 2020.
“Such a monumental decision has been taken at great pains
and we continue to appeal to Nigerians to show a lot of understanding, comply
with orders, observe social distancing, keep a high level of personal and respiratory
hygiene, stay at home unless it is compelling to go out and generally take
responsibility for playing your individual role in this war.”
Recall that Buhari had yesterday extended the lockdown in
Abuja, Lagos and Ogun State in a bid to further tackle the spread of COVID-19.
In a nationwide address, Buhari had extended the lockdown by
14 days.
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Fully support your recommendations to the President to extend the lockdown on Lagos, Ogun and Abuja so as to curtail the spread of covid-19 pandemic for another 14 days, but,how're the people going to feed, staying indoor for 14days? Palliative and probably fund to help them stock food items at home should have been done before the stay at home announcement. If covid-19 didn't kill them, surely hunger will.
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