Why Buhari Extended Lockdown – Boss Mustapha

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

The gradual ease of lockdown commenced two weeks ago is to be extended by another two weeks, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha announced on Monday.

Mustapha, made this known at the daily Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing.

According to Mustapha, President Muhammadu Buhari took the decision based on the recommendations of the Task Force.

He said that the gradual ease of lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be maintained, while the existing lockdown in Kano State will be maintained for another two weeks.

Recall that Buhari, had on April 27 ordered the gradual easing of lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and FCT after a period of five weeks total lockdown.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the reality is that in spite of the modest progress made, Nigeria is not yet ready for full opening of the economy and tough decisions have to be taken for the good of the greater majority.

“Any relaxation will only portend grave danger for our populace.

“Advisedly, the current phase of eased restriction will be maintained for another two weeks during which stricter enforcement and persuasion measures will be pursued.

”Based on the recommendations of the PTF, Mr. President has approved the following:

”The measures, exemptions, advisories and scope of entities allowed to reopen under phase one of the eased locked down, shall be maintained across the federation for another two weeks effective from 12.00 midnight today (18th May 2020 to 1st June 2020).

“Elevating the level of community ownership of non-pharmaceutical interventions.

“Maintain the existing lockdown order in Kano for an additional two weeks,” Mustapha said.

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