Although, the federal government has directed that the state should go on lockdown in a bid to curb the coronavirus, all seaports in the state are to remain operational.
However, all vehicles, cargoes and drivers are to be properly screened at both entry and exit point.
Similarly, all essentials and food items being transported into the country are to be screened thoroughly.
The nation’s president, Muhammadu Buhari said that he understands that this new development does not present comfortability for anyone. Howbeit, citizens are advised to be patriotic and bear with the government this period.
He said “I will therefore ask all of us affected by this order to put aside our personal comfort to safeguard ourselves and fellow human beings. This common enemy can only be controlled if we all come together and obey scientific and medical advice.
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“As we remain ready to enforce these measures, we should see this as our individual contribution in the war against COVID-19.
“Many other countries have taken far stricter measures in a bid to control the spread of the virus with positive results.”
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