President Muhammadu Buhari approved two weeks extension of the ongoing movement restrictions across Nigeria because the country is "not yet ready for full opening of the economy," an official said.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the reality is that in spite of the modest progress made, Nigeria is not yet ready for full opening of the economy and tough decisions have to be taken for the good of the greater majority," Mr Mustapha said.
"Based on the recommendations of the PTF, Mr President has approved the following:
"The measures, exemptions, advisories and scope of entities allowed to reopen under phase one of the eased locked down, shall be maintained across the federation for another two weeks effective from 12 00 midnight today (18th May 2020 to 1st June 2020)," Mr Mustapha said.
Other Reasons
Mr Mustapha, who is also the Chairman of the PTF, said the two-week extension will enable other segments of the economy to prepare to reopen in the coming weeks.
The two weeks extension of phase one of the eased restriction is also to enable other segments of the economy prepare adequately for compliance with the guidelines, preparatory to reopening in the coming weeks.
