Nigeria is now facing a rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide which is similar to the second wave of infections occurring in other countries. Particularly, Lagos, Kaduna and the FCT have emerged as the new epicentres during this period, with over 70% of all confirmed cases.
The PTF has surveyed developments and actions taken by governments around the world, assessed our domestic environment and has accordingly submitted its recommendations to Mr. President on immediate measures to be taken.
Sep 3, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
PTF COVID19 BRIEFING(03/09/2020)
As Nigeria advances to the third phase of eased restriction, President @MBuhari has approved the following:
- Transition into the third Phase of the National Response to COVID-19 for a period of 4 weeks with effect from 12.01am on Friday 4th September, 2020 in line with amendments to address economic, socio-political and health considerations reflected in the implementation guidelines;
Jun 15, 2020 • 14 tweets • 5 min read
Daily #PTFCOVID19 briefing ongoing
DG NCDC on the three things all Nigerians must take very seriously:
Daily #PTFCOVID19 Briefing has started
SGF: On May 18, 2020, the Presidential Task Force announced an extension of Phase 1 of the Easing of the Lockdown, by 2 weeks.
May 18, 2020 • 11 tweets • 6 min read
What is the method of testing for #COVID19 in Nigeria?
Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) also known as nucleic acid amplification tests. This is used to confirm the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Currently, there is no rapid test kit validated by the World Health Organization (WHO). While rapid test kits can give results in under an hour, they are not as accurate as PCR.
Daily #PTFCOVID19 Briefing
SGF: “Consistent with the open government policy driven by transparency and accountability of the @MBuhari administration, the PTF promised that details of all cash donations would be publicly provided.” #PTFCOVID19
Speech by SGF and Chair of the Task Force: statehouse.gov.ng/covid19/2020/0…
SGF: The statistics on COVID 19 have continued to come out daily and the indications are that our testing strategy is yielding results because we can now give care to those that need it. #PTFCOVID19
Apr 28, 2020 • 15 tweets • 9 min read
Daily #PTFCOVID19 Briefing
1,337 confirmed #COVID19 cases in Nigeria. 255 persons treated and discharged to go home. 40 deaths recorded. #PTFCOVID19
Apr 27, 2020 • 21 tweets • 13 min read
Daily #PTFCOVID19 Briefing
SGF: The situation in Kano is being addressed very closely by @NCDCgov in strong partnership with the State Government, and guidance from @Fmohnigeria. #PTFCOVID19
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“The #PTFCOVID19 finds it very necessary to appeal to our Law Enforcement Agencies to deploy tact and caution in the course of enforcing the rules, even, in the face of provocation.” — SGF, and Chairman of Task Force, Boss Mustapha
Mar 26, 2020 • 16 tweets • 5 min read
The Minister of Information today addressed a press conference to update Nigerians on the measures being taken by @NigeriaGov to tackle the #Coronavirus pandemic.
These are the highlights:
.@NigeriaGov is considering tougher measures to enforce compliance, stop the exportation of the disease to states that do not have it and minimize spread.
Aug 30, 2018 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
ITAKPE – AJAOKUTA – WARRI RAIL LINE
327km standard-gauge rail line to link Itakpe in Kogi State to Ajaokuta and then on to Warri, Delta State (Itakpe to Ajaokuta, 50km; Ajaokuta to Warri, 277km) #RailUPng#GovtAtWorkNG
#Thread2/ Conceived in the 1980s, construction commenced in 1987. Subsequent administrations failed to complete it and put it to use. President Buhari takes it as a priority project and is committed to completing it by 2019. #RailUPng#GovtAtWorkNG
