The Federal Government has ordered the closure of all land borders with immediate effect.The proclaiment was made by the Presidential Task Force for the Control of Covid-19 at a press briefing on Monday as part of additional measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.
In a statement made by the secretary of state of the federation he said, “All land borders that have been hitherto under partial closure shall now be closed for human traffic for four weeks effective, 23rd March 2020; in order to protect Federal Civil and Public Servants, a circular to be issued by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation shall direct on actions to be taken immediately.
Residents of Abuja and Lagos state have also been advised to stay at home so as to curtail the spread of the virus in the states.
