Full text of President Buhari's second national broadcast on Coronavirus
The second nationwide broadcast of President Buhari concerning the Coronavirus pandemic extended the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun states, and Abuja by two weeks starting from April 13th. During the address, President Buhari thanked various groups for their support during the pandemic and acknowledged the sacrifices made by the citizens at this critical time. He also outlined the measures taken by the government to combat the spread of COVID-19. The President expressed concerns about the increase in the number of confirmed cases and deaths globally and specifically in Nigeria. He urged continued cooperation and compliance with the recommended measures to prevent transmission. The President also highlighted the impact on the economy and announced sustained palliative measures to ease the pains o...