The between state lockdown choice taken by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) is a “done deal”.
A Chief Press Secretary to a state representative confirmed this to Daily Post on Sunday.
He clarified that the CEOs made their position known to empower the government to set up essential courses of action for consistence, read more news here.
“The governors’ resolution is to curtail the spread of Coronavirus. The federal government has the power to shut inter-state borders, hence the request to Mr. President,” he said.
“The two weeks’ lockdown will be announced by Mr. President. It’s a done deal. However, he will list exemptions and give Nigerians other important information.”
The NGF had asked President Muhammadu Buhari, to stop between state developments however end the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja, while changing over same to time limitation.
Their position was contained in a letter routed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation/Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha.
Marked by the NGF executive and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, the discussion needs free yet limited development inside states.
They mentioned between state lockdown, free development of basic supplies, for example, foods, drinks, medical and pharmaceutical, petroleum supplies and Agricultural products, read more news here.
Others are internal free movement but restrictions on large gatherings and assemblies, overnight curfews, flights ban and compulsory use of face masks/coverings in public.
