As a measure to curb the further spread of the dreaded coronavirus, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a total lockdown restricting movements in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja.
Buhari gave this order in his national broadcast on Sunday, March 29, while addressing Nigerians, “based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11 pm on Monday, 30th March 2020. This restriction will also apply to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two States.”
The President, further urged all citizens in these areas to stay in their homes, adding that travel to or from other states should be postponed.
He also ordered that all businesses and offices within these locations should also be fully closed during this period.
Meanwhile, the President revealed that the Governors of Lagos and Ogun States, as well as the Minister of the FCT, have been notified, adding that heads of security and intelligence agencies have also been briefed.