The Presidential Task Force (PTF) is not happy with what it observed about behaviour of Nigerians coming of five weeks COVID-19 lockdown.
The PT F is apalled COVID-19 over the failure of many Nigerians to adhere strictly to advisories regarding the lockdown relaxation.
Chairman of the Taskforce, Mr Boss Mustapha, who spoke during a briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja in Monday, said what they observed from monitoring the compliance of Nigerians to social distancing protocols were not pleasing at all.
According to him, what the PTF team from “close monitoring of activities since morning” reveals that the level of compliance is unsatisfactory especially with regards to social distancing, and the use of masks.
The PTF chairman, who is the Secretary to the Federation, specifically said that the crowds at the banks pose great risks.
Mustapha said there was a high level of violation of the guidelines.
The PTF Chairman is particularly unhappy that interstate travel ban has not also been compiled with.
According to him, the evacuation of almajiris from different states violates the guidelines and the rule of the ban.
Mr Mustapha who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, advised that enforcement agencies do their jobs effectively and bring violators to book.
He, however, called on security agencies not to take laws into their hands, but to follow due process in carrying out their duties.
The PTF chairman advised the elderly stay at home, adding that those who have no reason to move should remain in their closets.
As regards Kano State, Boss Mustapha said great improvements have been made especially in manpower development.
Mr Mustapha said collaboration with the state is still in focus, stressing that results coming out of the state show that expected outcomes will be seen at the end of the day.
The SGF appealed to hospitals not to reject patients who are not COVID-19 positive, noting that the minister of health will be meeting with hospital managements regarding the issue.
He congratulated the Nigeria media for the role being played at present, and pleaded with the main stream media to work assiduously to eliminate fake news.
