The second phase of the gradual easing of the lockdown in the country has been extended by four weeks, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, stated.
Nigeria imposed its first round of lockdown in late March. President Buhari on April 27 announced the gradual easing of the five-week lockdown in FCT, Lagos and Ogun state.
The lockdown was eased to a nationwide curfew (8 p.m. to 6 a.m.) from May 4 to May 17. The curfew was later extended by many state governments to commence from 10:00 p.m.
The first phase of the relaxed lockdown was extended by two weeks and elapsed midnight June.
The second phase commenced on June 2 and elapses by midnight today, June 29.
Mr Mustapha while speaking at the daily Presidential Task Force COVID-19 briefing, on Monday, said the extension of the second phase was approved by President Buhari.
“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,” he said.