Buhari to address citizenry at 8pm, extension of COVID-19 lockdown to be clarified



Buhari to address citizenry at 8pm, extension of COVID-19 lockdown to be clarified

President Muhammadu Buhari will address Nigerians on Monday, April 27, by 8 pm regarding plans by his administration over tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
This was disclosed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
1st News had reported that the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 met with President Buhari and also offered him input on what would inform his decision on whether to reopen the economy or continue with the lockdown.
It is being expected that a partial relaxation of some businesses might be on the card but with strings of conditions attached; one of which will be the compulsory use of face mask as well as temperature reading in public places.
This pronouncement was also made public by the Personal Assistant on New Media to President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bashir Ahmad on Twitter.
He tweeted; “FLASH: President will address the nation later today, at 8:00 pm. Television, radio, and other electronic media stations are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the NTA and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively for the broadcast.”