President Muhammadu Buhari had extended the lockdown order in Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states for another 2 weeks, this is to further stem the spread of covid19 in the country.
In a nation wide address on Monday Evening, the president said he made this very difficult decision knowing fully well it will severely disrupt livelihoods of the citizenry and bring undue hardship to loved ones and communities, However, such sacrifices are needed to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our country. They were necessary to save lives.
He added that the objective was, and still remains, to contain the spread of the Coronavirus and to provide space, time and resources for an aggressive and collective action.
He added that The level of compliance to the COVID-19 guidelines issued has been generally good across the country as he wishes to thank all most sincerely for the great sacrifice at this critical time.
As at This morning, Nigeria had 323 confirmed cases in twenty States. Unfortunately we now have ten fatalities. Lagos State remains the center and accounts for 54% of the confirmed cases in Nigeria. When combined with the FCT, the two locations represent over 71% of the confirmed cases in Nigeria.
Majority of the confirmed cases in Lagos and the FCT are individuals with recent international travel history or those that came into contact with returnees from international trips.
The president added that By closing our airports and land borders and putting strict conditions for seaport activities, we have reduced the impact of external factors on our country. However, the increase in the number of States with positive cases is alarming.
He urged Nigerians to continue to take responsibility for the recommended measures to prevent transmission, including maintaining physical distancing, good personal hygiene and staying at home.
