Buhari govt gives only condition to reopen schools, churches, mosques, others amid COVID-19

The Federal Government of Nigeria led by president Buhari has given the only condition to reopen schools, churches and mosques in the midst of the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Nigeria.

Onyxnews Nigeria reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has analysed that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government decision to extend the eased lockdown for another 14 days is to try and curtail the spread of COVID-19 before the economy is completely reopened.

The SGF, who is also the chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, made this public during the daily media briefing on Wednesday.

This reliable online news platform understands that the first phase of the eased lockdown had expired on Monday, May 18 after which the President extended it by another 14 days until June 1.

Boss Mustapha asked schools, religious centres, offices and business to use the opportunity to plan how to operate in this season of COVID-19 in the country.

He said the decision for the gradual reopening of the economy is based on other countries recent experiences and advice from specialists..

Mustapha said: “Again, I wish to repeat that the decision is not punitive, we share your pains and also share your concerns. However, our future remains in our hands and compliance is one of the keys to opening that future.

“I must also emphasise that the two additional weeks should be utilized by businesses, offices, professional bodies, places of worship, educational institutions, etc awaiting reopening to plan and adopt new strategies under a COVID-19 era in line with the guidelines.” Adding that: “Above all, behavioural change is a must for every citizen because COVID 19 has changed the world completely.”