Eased Lockdown: FG adds four weeks extension with minor changes

The Federal Government has extended the eased lockdown by an additional four weeks with minor changes to address economic, socio-political, and health concerns.

This was disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha.

Speaking during the Task Force briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Mustapha said that the President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) was briefed on Wednesday on the progress made so far in containing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping citizens safe from contracting the virus.

According to him, the major changes being proposed are aimed at achieving the gradual re-opening of international air flights within established parameters. re-opening of rail transportation within established parameters, and the granting of permissions to exit classes to resume ahead of examinations.

Under the revised guidelines of the eased lockdown which will be maintained in the next four weeks, the current nationwide curfew from 10pm- 6am still stands.

Also, meetings for government officials and parastatals will continue to hold virtually.

While the ban on entertainment centers will be maintained, restrictions on recreational parks have been lifted for non-contact physical activities.

Passengers arriving for domestic flights can now arrive at least an hour and a half before flight, and three hours before the flight for international travelers.

The SGF however, reemphasized the need for everyone to take responsibility, and stop the stigmatization of persons who have contracted, been treated, and have been certified negative for COVID-19.