Phase 2 Of Eased Lockdown Extended, Interstate Movement Ban Lifted

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday has extended phase two of eased lockdown by another four weeks with effect from tomorrow Tuesday, June 30 through midnight of Monday, July 27, 2020.

The announcement was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chairman Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, during the daily media briefing.

Boss Mustapha as well disclosed that the ban on interstate movement have been lifted, effective July 1, 2020.

Also speaking, the national coordinator of PTF, Dr. Sani Aliyu said only fifty percent of the passengers of the buses are allowed during travels.

He said: “Only 50% of the passengers are allowed with compulsory use of face mask.”

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.”