Ahead of the easing of lockdown measures in the nation’s capital on Monday, residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been urged to abide by the guidelines introduced by the government to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.
The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, said failure to follow the rules may lead to resurgence of the Covid-19 which would necessitate the re-introduction of the lockdown measure.
Aliyu gave the warning at the flag-off of the distribution of palliatives to vulnerable groups at the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), on Thursday, urging residents to avoid crowded places.
She noted that easing of lockdown was the most critical period, adding that experience had shown that even the most developed nations like Germany and Britain recorded high number of Covid-19 cases after the lockdown.
She explained: “Even Ghana is experiencing a high rate of new cases almost 274 after relaxing the lockdown. That is the implications that comes with it. It is not time for social visit and littering about on the street for we do know that by doing that we are endangering the live of our loved ones.
“If you do not have any reason to be on the street, please for your own safety, let us stay at home.
“Let’s ensure that we do not encourage overcrowded areas, instead, obey the social distancing and do not saturate the markets”.
The FCT, alongside Lagos and Ogun states have been on lockdown imposed by President Muhammadu Buhari on March 30, as part measures to curtail the Coronavirus. The lockdown will be lifted on Monday following the President’s order.
