{"id":24587,"date":"2020-05-01T16:25:34","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T16:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/nigeria\/?p=24587"},"modified":"2020-05-01T16:25:35","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T16:25:35","slug":"nigerian-govt-issues-warning-over-new-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/nigerian-govt-issues-warning-over-new-guidelines","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian govt issues warning over new guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Africa Press-Nigeria:<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against thinking that the ease of restriction, which President Muhamadu Buhari announced last Monday is the end of the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said this at the daily media briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Mustapha, who is also the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, explained that security operatives would be strictly enforcing health guidelines aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 during the eased restriction.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, a copy of the guidelines will be published in the media, so every Nigerian will get to know their role in helping to curb the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cAs we approach the beginning of the first of a three-phased easing of lockdown from Monday, it\u2019s important that Nigerians receive and digest the implementation guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s also important for States, law enforcement agents, trade associations, employers, businesses, and Nigerians to understand their roles, obligations, and responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAbove all, we must understand that this is a war against an unseen and potent enemy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNobody should mistake the easing of restrictions for permission to act without care.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe security agents have been instructed to respect the rights of citizens while also ensuring strict enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLadies and gentlemen of the Press, as you know, our National Response is driven by strong collaboration with the sub-national levels of government.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this, I am glad to mention that Lagos State has already adapted these implementation guidelines, while other states are also expected to follow suit shortly.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa Press-Nigeria: The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against thinking that the ease of restriction, which President Muhamadu Buhari announced last Monday is the end of the coronavirus pandemic. 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