BEVERLY HILLS, March 23, (THEWILL) – Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of all land borders for 4 weeks and asked residents of Lagos and Abuja to stay indoors as it battles the rising cases of the coronavirus in the country.
Abuja and Lagos have the highest number of confirmed cases in Nigeria.
The federal government also suspended “Until further notice” the weekly cabinet meeting usually held on Wednesdays as part of measures to encourage social distancing.
The Presidential Task Force for the Control of Covid-19 which is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, announced the development Monday.
“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.
“All Abuja and Lagos residents are strongly advised to stay at home, avoid mass congregation of any kind as well as non-essential outings until further advice is given,” he said.
Nigeria has so far recorded 35 confirmed cases of the virus with one death and two recoveries.
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