The Presidential Taskforce on Coronavirus says as part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria, the weekly meeting of Federal Executive Council, FEC which holds on Wednesdays has been suspended till further notice.
FEC which is the highest policy making body in the country that also awards contracts is made up of the President, his Vice, Chief of Staff to the President, Secretary to Government of the Federation, Head of Civil Service of the Federation, ministers and special advisers to the President among others.
Also affected by the new measures is the National Council of State meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 27.
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Chairman of the Task Force and Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha also announced the immediate total closure of all land borders for 4 weeks to stop the import of Coronavirus into the country by travellers
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
