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We May Propose Fresh Lockdown After Two Weeks, Says Task Force by valentineuwakwe(m): 4:54pm On Jul 07, 2020 |
The Presidential Task Force on COVID -19 on Monday lamented the increasing rate of COVID- 19 cases among people in government, saying it was directly impacting on governance and security in the country. The PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha , who stated this at the task force press briefing in Abuja , also said the possibility of ordering a fresh total lockdown to curtail further spread of the virus could not be ruled out. The SGF , who advised prominent Nigerians to take COVID- 19 protocols seriously , said the virus does not respect status . Mustapha ’s warning came amid rising cases of COVID- 19 among state governors and other prominent Nigerians. Recently state governors , including David Umahi of Ebonyi , Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and their Ondo State counterpart , Rotimi Akeredolu, contracted the virus . Warning people in authority , the SGF said , “ Of recent, we have witnessed a high rate of positive cases especially among people in authority . This has a direct impact on governance and security of our nation. We urge that vigilance and care should be exhibited by all Nigerians, irrespective of status . This virus does not discriminate and the PTF shall keep sustaining its sensitisation messaging. ” We can ’t rule out fresh total lockdown – PTF When asked if the task force would be considering a fresh lockdown in the face of what it observed as disregard for guidelines , Mustapha said events of coming weeks would determine the next line of action . He said , “ We will not speculate on what will happen in future but we will protect the lives of Nigerians . “ To achieve that , if it means to lock down again , we will not shy away from that responsibility. We will recommend to the President who will look at the report and take a decision on our recommendation. What happens in the next two three weeks will determine what we will do. ” PTF meets security agencies The SGF also said members of the task force met with heads of security agencies earlier on Monday . He said the meeting centred on how to enforce compliance with guidelines among other issues. The Minister of Health , Ehanire Osagie , said the ministry planned to boost overall COVID- 19 sample collection by preparing all eligible public and private hospitals nationwide to become collection sites . He said a 17- man team of the ministry left Abuja for Calabar to engage with the Cross River State Government in setting up its COVID- 19 response and aligning it with the national response . WASCE holds in August and September The Minister of State for Education , Emeka Nwajiuba, said the West African Senior School Certificate Examination would take place between August 4 and September 5 , 2020. He also said that the decontamination of the 19, 159 registered centres for this year’ s WASCE was not the sole responsibility of government as many of them were private schools. The minister stated , “ As soon as we conclude WASCE, we will take up the NABTEB ( National Business and Technical Examinations Board ) and NECO ( National Examinations Council) exams. ” Shedding more light on the meeting of the PTF with security chiefs, the National Coordinator of the PTF , Dr Sani Aliyu, said the task force sought their assistance in the enforcement of the use of face masks. ” source: https://punchng.com/we-may-propose-fresh-lockdown-after-two-weeks-says-task-force/
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Re: We May Propose Fresh Lockdown After Two Weeks, Says Task Force by thesicilian: 4:57pm On Jul 07, 2020 |
What did you achieve during the first lockdown? |
Re: We May Propose Fresh Lockdown After Two Weeks, Says Task Force by Mysticwebb: 4:58pm On Jul 07, 2020 |
Abegooo, leave us as we are. Let's cater for ourselves since you can't give us any palliative. 2 Likes |
Re: We May Propose Fresh Lockdown After Two Weeks, Says Task Force by Nobody: 4:59pm On Jul 07, 2020 |
So what about the children preparing for WAEC?? Mr PTF chairman that is going to work but said we should stay at home... I wanna apply for the next opening of the PTF chairmanship position too...please where can I submit my CV? Because the Nigerian coronavirus is not going anytime soon ...so I will also lock you down. |
Re: We May Propose Fresh Lockdown After Two Weeks, Says Task Force by okomile(f): 4:59pm On Jul 07, 2020 |
Total lockdown for a year is welcome Just make sure that you feed us ALL well, give us electricity and water. We will siddon Clueless people in handling sisi coro Mtcheeeeew |
Re: We May Propose Fresh Lockdown After Two Weeks, Says Task Force by festacman(m): 5:00pm On Jul 07, 2020 |
Kolewerk! |
Re: We May Propose Fresh Lockdown After Two Weeks, Says Task Force by dangermouse(m): 5:27pm On Jul 07, 2020 |
Total No to another lockdown. |
Re: We May Propose Fresh Lockdown After Two Weeks, Says Task Force by SmartProf(m): 5:28pm On Jul 07, 2020 |
Nonesense |
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