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Covid-19: Buhari Extends Lockdown In Lagos, Ogun And Abuja By One Week

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The lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the federal capital territory (FCT) has been extended by one week.

President Muhammadu Buhari declared the extension today, in a nationwide broadcast.

Buhari explained that he consulted widely before taking the decision.

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He praised Nigerians for their patience and cooperation since the lockdown began four weeks ago.

He further advised Nigerians to adhere the guidelines of the presidential task force on COVID-19 and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

“Based on the above and in line with the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, the various Federal Government committees that have reviewed socio-economic matters and the Nigeria Governors Forum, I have approved a phased and gradual easing of lockdown measures in FCT, Lagos and Ogun States effective from Monday, 4th May, 2020,” he said.

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“However, this will be followed strictly with aggressive reinforcement of testing and contact tracing measures while allowing the restoration of some economic and business activities in certain sectors.”