BREAKING: FG lifts ban on interstate movement

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The federal government on Monday lifted ban on interstate movement effective from July 1, 2020.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation chairman Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this during the daily media briefing.

National coordinator of PTF, Dr. Sani Aliyu also added that only fifty percent of the passengers of the buses are allowed during travels.

Only 50% of the passengers are allowed with compulsory use of face mask,” he said.

The PTF, however, reaffirmed the continuation of the nationwide curfew between 10 pm and 4 am adding that “travels are not expected at this period.”

Announcing the new measures, the SGF said; 

“I am pleased to inform you that Mr. President has carefully considered the 5th Interim Report of the PTF and has accordingly approved that, with the exception of some modifications to be expatiated upon later, the Phase Two of the eased lockdown be extended by another four weeks with effect from Tuesday, June 30, 2020, through Midnight of Monday, 27 July 2020.

“Specifically, however, the following measures shall either remain in place or come into effect: 

Maintaining the current phase of the national response for another four weeks in line with modifications to be expatriated by the National Coordinator; 

Permission of movement across State borders only outside curfew hours with effect from 1st July 2020; 

Enforcement of laws around non-pharmaceutical interventions by States, in particular, the use of face masks in public places; 

Safe re-opening of schools to allow students in graduating classes resume in-person in preparation for examinations and; 

Safe reopening of domestic aviation services as soon as practicable”.