The federal government on Monday lifted the ban on interstate movement effective from July 1, 2020.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation chairman Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this during the daily media briefing.
National coordinator of PTF, Dr Sani Aliyu also added that only fifty per cent of the passengers of the buses are allowed during travels.
“Only 50% of the passengers are allowed with compulsory use of face mask,” he said.
The PTF, however, reaffirmed the continuation of the nationwide curfew between 10 pm and 4 am adding that “travels are not expected at this period.”
In the same vein, the Federal Government declared that domestic flights can resume operations across the nation.
Mustapha said: “I am pleased to inform you that Mr President has carefully considered the 5th Interim Report of the PTF and has accordingly approved that, with the exception of some modifications to be expatiated upon later, the Phase Two of the eased lockdown be extended by another four weeks with effect from Tuesday, June 30, 2020, through Midnight of Monday, 27 July 2020.
“Specifically, however, the following measures shall either remain in place or come into effect:
“Safe reopening of domestic aviation services as soon as practicable;
“Publication of revised guidelines around the three thematic areas of general movement, industry and labour; and community activities.”
