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THE Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 has announced the closure of three international airports in the country as part of measures taken to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the Federation and chairman PTF, stated that effective from Saturday, March 21, midnight, the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano; Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and the Port-Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, will be closed to all international flights.
However, the secretary to the government of the Federation said that the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos will remain opened to and accept international flights irrespective of the type of operations.
All stakeholders are enjoined to collaborate with Port Health Services in the identification of suspects/persons at points of entry and to bring such persons to the attention of Port Health Officers for appropriate action.
Meanwhile, the PTF urges all Nigerians to remain calm and cooperate with the instructions already issued by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, and Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on modes of worship and gatherings at this time not exceeding 50 persons.
The PTF assures Nigerians that adequate and appropriate information will be made available in due course.
– Mar. 20, 2020 @ 15:19 GMT |
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