Important Points From Buhari’s Speech On Covid-19

Being an excerpt/summary of address by Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari as broadcast live on Monday Evening, 27th April, 2020.

The much expected nationwide address by President Buhari to Nigerians, home and abroad deliberated on the progress so far in fighting Covid-19 alongside points as listed below:

◼Gradual easing of lockdown on Lagos, FCT and Ogun

◼Lockdown till May 4th.

◼Approves overnight curfews from 8am – 6pm.

◼Restricted interstate movement.

◼Mask compulsory.

◼Increase in Palliatives.

◼ Kano on Total Lockdown for two weeks.

◼Increased SME Interventions (CBN, Financial Institutions to make plans and provision for financial stimulus).