The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday lifted ban on interstate movement and reopened schools effective from July 1, 2020.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation chairman Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this during the daily media briefing.
National coordinator of PTF, Dr. Sani Aliyu also added that only fifty percent of the passengers of the buses are allowed during travels.
“Only 50% of the passengers are allowed with compulsory use of face mask,” he said.
The PTF, however, reaffirmed the continuation of the nationwide curfew between 10 pm and 4 am adding that “travels are not expected at this period.”
On schools reopening, Aliyu said all primary schools and daycare centres across the Federation remained closed.
“All daycares and primary schools to remain closed till further evaluation,” he said.