The Presidency says the Buhari administration has taken some steps to mitigate the effects of the Coronavirus on the Nigerians.
To prevent the spread of cases imported into Nigeria, the President has already ordered the restrictions of travel from 13 countries, each with more than 1,000 confirmed cases of Coronavirus.
Government according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has also suspended visas issued to nationals of these countries.
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The restriction will take effect from March 20 and will remain until further notice adding that Nigeria delights in welcoming the world but the safety and protection of her citizens and land takes priority.
The various agencies of government including the media owned by the government have embarked on vigorous campaigns promoting hygiene measures.
The Presidency in the statement assured Nigerians that government is on top of the situation and that there is no cause for panic.
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The President trusts the relevant Ministers in his cabinet and the officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, who are providing him with constant updates and professional counsel.
The statement concludes that the President instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC to reduce the pump price of fuel as the Coronavirus pandemic has led to a crash in the global prices of crude oil.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
