The federal government has lifted the ban on interstate
travel and also approved the reopening of schools for Junior Secondary School 3
and Senior Secondary School 3.
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the
federation, broke the news at the presidential task force briefing on Monday.
Mustapha, who is the chairman of the task force, said
President Muhammadu Buhari gave the approval when his team met with him earlier
in the day.
“I am pleased to inform you that Mr. President has
carefully considered the 5th Interim Report of the PTF and has accordingly
approved that, with the exception of some modifications to be expatiated upon
later, the Phase Two of the eased lockdown be extended by another four weeks
with effect from Tuesday, June 30, 2020 through Midnight of Monday, 27 July,
2020,” he said.
”Specifically, however, the following measures shall either
remain in place or come into effect:
“Maintaining the current phase of the national response, for
another four weeks in line with modifications to be expatiated by the National
Coordinator;
“Permission of movement across State borders only outside
curfew hours with effect from 1st July, 2020;
“Enforcement of laws around non-pharmaceutical interventions
by States, in particular, the use of face masks in public places;
“Safe re-opening of schools to allow students in graduating
classes resume in-person in preparation for examinations.”
More to follow…
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