The chairman of Nigeria’s Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Boss Mustapha, has threatened to propose a total lockdown following the refusal of Nigerians to adhere to coronavirus guidelines and laid down rules.
Making this disclosure at the daily COVID-19 press briefing in Abuja was the PTF Chairman who doubles as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
Lamenting the increase of COVID-19 cases among people in government, the SGF said that it was directly impacting on governance and security in the country.
Mustapha who pointed out that the Virus was a non-respecter of status, advised prominent Nigerians to take COVID-19 protocols seriously
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Mustapha’s warning is coming in the heat of the increase in cases of COVID-19 among state governors and other prominent Nigerians.
It will be recalled that state governors, including David Umahi of Ebonyi, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and their Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu had tested positive for the virus.
“Of recent, we have witnessed a high rate of positive cases especially among people in authority. This has a direct impact on governance and security of our nation. We urge that vigilance and care should be exhibited by all Nigerians, irrespective of status. This virus does not discriminate and the PTF shall keep sustaining its sensitisation messaging,” Mustapha said.
Asked if the task force would be considering a fresh lockdown following Nigerians disregard for guidelines, Mustapha said events of coming weeks would determine the next line of action.
He said, “We will not speculate on what will happen in future but we will protect the lives of Nigerians.
“To achieve that, if it means to lock down again, we will not shy away from that responsibility. We will recommend to the President who will look at the report and take a decision on our recommendation. What happens in the next two three weeks will determine what we will do.”
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