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Do everything possible to avoid second lockdown, PTF appeals to Nigerians

- Urges governors to enforce compliance in schools - NCDC to test 450 per LGA

18th January 2021
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COVID-19: Do everything possible to avoid second lockdown, PTF appeals to Nigerians

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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF) has reminded Nigerians that the pandemic is raging, advising all tiers of government and citizens to remain cautious.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said this at the media briefing, appealing that everything must be done to avoid a second lockdown.

He said: ‘Let me remind you that the pandemic is raging and all tiers of Government and citizens must keep their hands-on-deck. We are in a difficult situation in which a balance must continue to be struck between lives and livelihood. We are considering all options while hoping that broad cooperation will be received. We must do everything possible to avoid a second lockdown in Nigeria.’

The SGF noted that while many states have gone ahead to authorized school resumption, the PTF recommended enforcement of strict adherence to Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions governors to avoid the escalation of cases.

He said: “You will also recall that the PTF had informed you that the resumption of schools nationwide would be reviewed due to rising daily numbers of infections and the challenges of case management especially the shortage of oxygen so that we do not allow our facilities to be overwhelmed.

“While we note that several states have proceeded with the resumption of schools, the PTF recommends strongly that very strict adherence to Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions should be enforced by the sates to avoid the escalation of cases. “

The PTF chair said the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC) to carry out 450 COVID-19 test per local government area in all states of the federation.

Mustapha explained that not all states would start with others as the exercise would start with states that were at the forefront of resourcing and infrastructure.

According to him, ‘the PTF has authorized the NCDC to immediately implement the 450 tests per LGA plan, nationwide, immediately.

‘We are aware that states are not on the same pedestal in the area of testing and we shall begin with states that are at the forefront of resourcing and infrastructure.’

Speaking on the position of Nigeria on a global level in terms of the spread of the various, the PTF chairman said: ‘In the African continent, South Africa and Nigeria continue to report highest daily count, while South Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Algeria and Kenya account for 76 per cent of all cases in the region.

‘Nigeria has moved up to the third position in highest cumulative caseload but remains 2nd for new cases and 5th highest in cumulative deaths on the WHO African region.

‘From the foregoing, testing has proven to have become more significant in our national response.

‘The PTF still urges the state governments to enable their EOCs to step up on sample collection and to maximise the capacities of the PCR Laboratories already established in their states.’

On Vaccines, he assured Nigerians that vaccines to be approved would be safe and good for Nigerians, noting that ‘the positive news about vaccines remains high in the ranking of discussions nationwide.

‘Nigerians are assured that the PTF will ensure that the vaccines to be approved will be safe and effective. We must however work together as foot soldiers in the vaccine advocacy so that we can eliminate the pandemic.

‘The PTF wishes to emphasise that the success of our national response shall not depend on vaccines alone. Rather, compliance with the non-pharmaceutical protocols must remain top on our individual priorities.”

The SGF also disclosed that the PTF was proceeding with the next phase of the approved Presidential sanction against all in-bound international travellers that failed to undergo the day-seven post-arrival test.

‘The PTF will publish the next list of 100 defaulters very soon. Let me clarify, however, that there is a strong multi-sectoral approach to the activities, decisions and engagement of the PTF with institutions of government and the public sector. Consequently, all steps being taken are outcomes of in-depth consultations and review before they are made public,’ the PTF chairman stated.

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