FG Gives Condition To Relax COVID-19 Lockdown

FG Outlined the Only Condition to Relax Coronavirus Lockdown:

Following the extension of the Coronavirus lockdown by the Federal Government of Nigeria by two-weeks a few days ago, some conditions have been stated as regard when normalcy will return in the country.

Speaking on Friday (today) at a press briefing, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha who also is the chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Coronavirus pandemic said that normalcy in the country during this pandemic will be determined by the success recorded in combating the dreadful disease.

The SGF, however, urged Nigerians to collaborate with the government in the fight against the epidemic so that the lockdown would be relaxed in near days.

His statement reads: “Ladies and gentlemen, this is a long-term effort and we should exercise patience as we gradually walk out of danger, reopen our society and her economic life. This virus has no vaccine. Success will mean a return to normalcy and we can only claim victory when:

“Cases are no longer increasing; we have no unknown sources for cases; deaths are no longer increasing; more admissions are discharged. The only path to these is your full collaboration and compliance.”

“The PTF has continued to present daily situation reports to Nigerians and we thank you for your involvement and attention. The objective is to engage with you, eliminate misinformation, rumours, fake news etc.

“One month down the line, the PTF has worked in close concert with the international community, the private sector and all Nigerians but so much more remain to be accomplished. As we have always told you, this is a war with a vicious enemy and our goal is to ultimately flatten the curve.

He added, “To achieve this ultimate objective, therefore, (i.e flatten the curve of infection) the PTF craves the full understanding and cooperation of Nigerians.

“We, therefore, continue to appeal to all our citizens to obey the orders to stay at home and respect the advisories on personal hygiene, social distancing, report symptoms to the nearest appropriate medical facility, stay at home and go into isolation for the sake of your loved ones and the society. This appeal can never be overemphasised.”

Meanwhile, Abia State government has declared a patient with COVID-19 identified as Vincent Prosper wanted.