Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, expressed concern as the ease of the lockdown entered its third day.
At the press briefing in Abuja, Mustapha emphasized the potential danger for Nigerians due to the outright disregard for all COVID19 prevention guidelines as the battle against COVID19 continues.
He articulated his worries, stating, “Today I am a little bit sober because of the dangers that I see ahead and I referred to it in my speech. Early assessment of the ease of lockdown phase indicates that Nigerians are yet to come to terms with the deadliness and the virulent nature of COVID19, giving us concern on the high possibility of increased shedding of the virus to hitherto unaffected persons and populations. One of it is total disregard for the protocols that government has issued which includes social distancing, wearing of mask, personal hygiene, ban on inter state travels. We have just thrown them to the wind.”
He also emphasized the need for personal discipline, increased awareness, and enforcement to avert the looming danger.
The one month lockdown by President Buhari was eased off on Monday, May 4 but was characterized by outright disregard for all COVID19 prevention guidelines.
Watch a video of the SGF speaking below: