President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate extension of the ongoing movement restrictions in the country by two weeks.
made this known at the daily Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing on Monday.“Ladies and gentlemen, the reality is that in spite of the modest progress made, Nigeria is not yet ready for full opening of the economy and tough decisions have to be taken for the good of the greater majority.“Advisedly, the current phase of eased restriction will be maintained for another two weeks during which stricter enforcement and persuasion measures will be pursued.
That nationwide curfew and a ban on interstate travel are what Mr Mustapha said will continue from tonight.
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