The federal government says it has taken South Africa,
Brazil and Turkey off the list of countries from which travellers are
restricted from entering Nigeria.
Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential steering committee
(PSC) on COVID-19, disclosed this on Wednesday at a media briefing in Abuja.
The federal government had, in June, added South Africa to
the list of countries from which travellers are restricted from entering
Nigeria — over the high infection rates recorded in the affected countries.
Speaking at the briefing, Mustapha also said a revised
protocol for international travel will be released within the next 24 hours.
“Over several months,
four countries were placed on high level restriction for travlers from such
countries. The PSC has, after a review of the developments in these countries,
decided to remove South Africa, Turkey, and Brazil from the restricted list,”
he said.
“As you are aware, the UK has eased restrictions on fully
vaccinated travelers from Nigeria to the UK with effect from 11th October.
Nigeria welcomes this development and assures that the PSC shall continue to
review Nigeria’s protocols based on global developments, science and national
experience.
“A revised protocol will be issued in the next 24 hours.”
With the development, only India is left on the list.
Mustapha also advised Nigerians to ensure continued
adherence to the COVID protocol, considering that the country will soon enter
the season of festivities.
“The PSC wishes to put Nigerians on notice that two major
religious festivities (Salah and Christmas) are approaching and we shall be
experiencing increased passenger traffic in and out of the country,” he said.
“Similarly, events of large gatherings are likely to hold.
“While the PSC prepares to escalate surveillance and other
control activities, we urge the states and all Nigerians to also increase their
vigilance and take measure to moderate activities.”
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