As phase of new measures to curtail the
spread of COVID-19, President
Muhammadu
Buhari, on Monday, introduced
restriction
of inter-state passenger travels.
This is coming after 28 days of federal
authorities lockdown order in Federal
Capital Territory, Lagos and Ogun States.
The President in his broadcast announced
the easing of the lockdown, with impact
from May 4. He, however, introduced new
units of measures, which include night
time
curfew.
President muhammadu Buhari
speechhighlight how important the
lockdown rule is, considering the fact the
coronavirus is
now spreading across all states in Nigeria.
He said, “There will be a ban on non-
essential inter-state passenger travels until
similarly notice.”
“There will be partial and controlled
interstate motion of goods and offerings
will be allowed from producers to
consumers.”
Adding that “There will be an overnight
curfew from 8pm to 6am. This ability all
movements are will be prohibited at some
point of this period barring essential
services.”
Recall that the Nigeria Governors Forum
had counseled President Muhammadu
Buhari, to stop inter-state movements.
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