On Tuesday, the Federal Government of Nigeria stated that is only President Muhammadu Buhari can decide if the lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, over the fight against Coronavirus will be extended or not.
Meanwhile, President Buhari had a week ago ordered total lockdown of Lagos, Ogun and FCT for 14 days to checkmate the unfold of Coronavirus.
However, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, who spoke in Marina, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, disclosed that only the president had the power to grant extension or not, but noted that Buhari did said the lockdown would be for 14 days in the first instance.
He added that the presidential taskforce had come to Lagos for a revaluation and report back to the president, adding that Buhari lockdown Lagos, Ogun and FCT based on advice from the Minister of Health.
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