The Current Lockdown In Lagos, Ogun, Abuja Will Continue Until May 4 – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has relaxed the COVID-19 induced lockdown in Lagos, Ogun, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with effect from May 4.

He revealed this during a nationwide broadcast on the COVID-19 situation in the country, while announcing a 14-day total lockdown of Kano State.

According to him, the current lockdown in the FCT, Lagos and Ogun States will continue until the new ones come into effect on Monday, 4th May 2020.

He added that there will still be mandatory use of face masks or coverings in public places in addition to the social distancing and personal hygiene expected from citizens.

His words, “Furthermore, new nationwide measures are to be introduced as follows;

There will be an overnight curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This means all movements will be prohibited during this period except for essential services;

– There will be a ban on non-essential inter-state passenger travel until further notice;

– Partial and controlled interstate movement of goods and services will be allowed for the movement of goods and services from producers to consumers; and

“We will strictly ensure the mandatory use of face masks or coverings in public in addition to maintaining physical distancing and personal hygiene. Furthermore, the restrictions on social and religious gatherings shall remain in place.

“State governments, corporate organisations, and philanthropists are encouraged to support the production of cloth masks for citizens.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the lockdown in the FCT, Lagos and Ogun States shall remain in place until these new ones come into effect on Monday, 4th May 2020.

“The Presidential Task Force shall provide sector-specific details to allow for preparations by governments, businesses, and institutions.

In respect to the above guidelines, state governors may choose to adapt and expand based on their unique circumstances provided they maintain alignment with the guidelines issued above.

“ To support our businesses and traders, the monetary and fiscal authorities shall deploy all the necessary provisions needed for production to continue, and thus, jobs restored.

“These revised guidelines will not apply to Kano State. With regards to Kano, I have directed the enforcement of a total lockdown for a period of two weeks effective immediately. The Federal Government shall deploy all the necessary human, material, and technical resources to support the state in controlling and containing the pandemic and preventing the risk of further spread to neighboring states.”