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General News of Tuesday, 12 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Almajiris not essential service, states stop deporting them- SGF warns

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has appealed to states to stop deporting Almajiris from one place to another.

He noted that the Governors were violating the ban on interstate travel by intercepting almajiris and deporting them again.

Responding to questions at the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 about where Almajiris go when intercepted, Mustapha said they go back to where they are coming from.

"When they are intercepted and are asked to go back and that's the only destination they know," he said.

Nonetheless, the SGF called on State Governments to respect the interstate lockdown they clamoured for.

"The sub nationals who requested for that should abide by what they requested for. Almajiris is not an essential service, should not be moved around this time," he warned Governors.