President Muhammadu Buhari has ratified the phase of the eased lockdown for another month.

According to Mr. Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 this will be the third time that the second phase of lockdown currently observed across the country has been extended. He made this known Task Force briefing in Abuja on Thursday.

Boss Mustapha revealed that the task force had met with President Buhari on Wednesday and had briefed him on the progress made so far in containing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping citizens safe from contracting the virus.

He said that the PTF made some recommendations to the president and the extension of the current ease of lockdown was one of the inferences approved. He further disclosed that task force recommended to President Buhari to retain the current phase of the response, with minor changes to address economic, socio-political, and health concerns, to sustain gains already made in the last few weeks.

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Boss Mustapha explained that the major changes being proposed are aimed at achieving the gradual re-opening of international air flights within established parameters. re-opening of rail transportation within established parameters, and the granting of permissions to exit classes to resume ahead of examinations

The eased lockdown will be maintained in the next four weeks, the current nationwide curfew from 10 pm- 6 am still stands as is. Meetings for government officials and parastatals will continue to hold virtually.

The ban on entertainment centers will be maintained, but restrictions on recreational parks have been lifted for non-contact physical activities.

Passengers arriving for domestic flights can now arrive at least an hour and a half before flight, and three hours before the flight for international travelers.