In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, explained why Nigeria has not closed its borders. He stated that the Federal Ministry of Health is effectively combating the disease, which is why travel restrictions have not been imposed on visitors from the USA and Europe.
He emphasized that appropriate advice will be given if the need arises to close the borders.
Aregbesola shared on Twitter:
“The @Fmohnigeria is leading Nigeria’s efforts on combating Corona Virus and they are doing a fantastic job at it. According to the yesterday’s briefing from the minister, @DrEOEhanire, Nigeria will continue to monitor incoming travelers and select those that are fit for secondary screening. If and when the time comes for Nigeria to lock up our borders, appropriate advice will be given to that effect.
“For now, let us trust the professionals handling the job and continue to maintain high personal hygiene and other measures, as advised by the Federal Ministry of Health.”
