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Presidential task force releases guideline for lifting lockdown



By Doris Nnaji

The presidential task force on COVID-19 has released the guideline for lifting the lockdown order imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Recall the president had in his nationwide broadcast said the lockdown will be lifted gradually from Monday May 4.

The presidential task force gave this guideline during it’s update briefing today.

The guideline states that Civil servant can go to office on different days of work, which will be assigned to different grade while banks are to open from 8am to 2pm with strict adherence to social distance, hygiene practices and crowd control.

Motor Parks are also to open by 6am to 6pm, while restaurants and bars will remain closed, with the option of home delivery only.

“Banks are open 8am to 2pm. With strict adherence of manageable numbers in the hall.

“Parks open 6am to 6pm with regulated number of passengers allowed to board taxis and buses maintaining social distancing.

“Restaurants and Bars remain closed, however they can do home delivery.

“Civil service open, however different days of work will be assigned to different grade level. Everyone don’t go to work same day.

“Schools remain close, they are to continue virtual learning. Interstate borders closed, airports closed and no gathering of more than 20 people” it stated.

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