Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Recommends Easing of Lock-down As Buhari Agrees

President Buhari, in another national broadcast eased the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT, saying his decision was in line with recommendation of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, various federal government committees and the Nigeria Governors Forum..

New measures were also introduced, including a ban on non-essential inter-state passenger travel until further notice.

But the announcement will take effect from Saturday May 2. Those who hoped to hit town en-mass will have to wait for another week.

It comes as a relief however, as many Nigerians were already reeling in the after-effect of the lock-down, with depleting finances.

It is not clear whether schools will re-open on May 4 as being speculated.  School administrators are seeking a further directive from the Ministry of education.