The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire says President Muhammadu Buhari will decide when to lift the lockdown order in Lagos, Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. He announced this while speaking on the efforts made by the Federal Government to tackle COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
President Buhari had on March 29, declared a total lockdown in order to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the country,.
While directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days, Buhari asked all citizens in the affected areas to stay in their homes, adding that travel to or from other states should be suspended.
The Minister did not affirm or oppose to the relaxation of the lockdown or to extend, but noted that that every country has the right to balance the medical and health-related benefits from the economic-related benefits.
According to him, the decision of whether or not to extend the lockdown has to be tailored according to the needs of Nigerians.
