FG Lifts Restriction On Inter-State Travel, Approves Reopening Of Schools

Federal Government has lifted its ban on inter-state travel and approved reopening of schools for graduating classes nationwide.

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha made the announcement during a media briefing in Abuja on Monday.

Mustapha said President, Muhammadu Buhari gave the approval when he received briefing from the team at the State House earlier today.

He said only students in primary six, Junior Secondary School 3 and Senior Secondary School 3 will be allowed to return to school.

“​I am pleased to inform you that Mr. President has carefully considered the 5th Interim Report of the PTF and has accordingly approved that, with the exception of some modifications to be expatiated upon later, the Phase Two of the eased lockdown be extended by another four weeks with effect from Tuesday, June 30, 2020 through Midnight of Monday, 27 July, 2020,” said the Secretary to Government of the Federation (SSG).

​”Specifically, however, the following measures shall either remain in place or come into effect:

“Maintaining the current phase of the national response, for another four weeks in line with modifications to be expatiated by the National Coordinator;

“Permission of movement across State borders only outside curfew hours with effect from 1st July, 2020;

“Enforcement of laws around non-pharmaceutical interventions by States, in particular, the use of face masks in public places;

“Safe re-opening of schools to allow students in graduating classes resume in-person in preparation for examinations.”