Federal Govt. Partially Open Schools, Lifts Ban On Interstate Travels

As the days of total lockdown seems to be a thing of the past, the federal government has partially lifted the ban on interstate travels and ordered reopening of schools.

In what is termed “safe reopening” of schools, the resumption is meant to allow students in graduating classes, final year students, resume preparation for examinations.

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, made this known at the daily briefing of the task force in Abuja on Monday.

“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.

“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,” he said.