President Muhammadu Buhari has advised residents of Lagos and Abuja to stay indoors in a bid to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja.

“All Abuja and Lagos residents are strongly advised to stay at home, avoid mass congregation of any kind as well as non-essential outings, until further advice is given,” Mr Mustapha said.

President Buhari also on Monday suspended the weekly Federal Executive Council meetings until further notice.

The President took the decision on the recommendation of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Coronavirus.

The Task Force also approved other additional measures including, the postponement of the meeting of Council of State scheduled for Thursday the 26th of March 2020.

Other measures taken include that all land borders that have been hitherto under partial closure should now be closed to human traffic for 4 weeks effective from the 23rd of March, 2020.

The President also noted that in order to protect Federal Civil and Public Servants, a circular to be issued by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) will direct on actions to be taken immediately.

He also resolved that if and when the need arises, any national assets required for use in the response to COVID-19 will be mobilized and deployed.

An assurance was also given that at the highest level, engagements with state governors in order to ensure a collaborative and effective response to COVID19, are ongoing.

NaijaRoyalty:
He should pay civil servants atleast 2 months salaries before ordering a total lockdown .

All Abuja and Lagos residents are strongly advised to stay at home, avoid mass congregation of any kind as well as non-essential outings, until further advice is given

Abouwaza:
Please who has the lines to call. I'm beginning to show symptoms

Abouwaza:

Thanks

egopersonified:

I suggested things like this should be put up permanently on front page. Please can you open a thread and place the numbers you have for other states too. Thanks.

egopersonified:
Just mention lala, he will move it.

godkiller:
You are doing well.

Shibaraba:
He has done well. The spread mad gaan

Abouwaza:
Please who has the lines to call. I'm beginning to show symptoms

Abouwaza:
Please who has the lines to call. I'm beginning to show symptoms

Opexzy:
Stay at home... I hope employers will let us... This can be easy for those that work in the public sector...

I think an executive order to this effect would be better instead of all this "urgings".