Further to the pronouncement of Mr. President in the broadcast of Monday, 27th April, 2020, in which he directed the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to provide implementation guidelines on the new measures to control COVID-19 pandemic, the following are hereby issued for: -
- General Information to the Public;
- Guidance to States and Security Agencies; and
- Description of the types of activities allowed under Phase 1 (4th -17 h May, 2020)
SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ON NEW COVID-19 MEASURES
Following improvements in the multisectoral response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Federal Government of Nigeria has decided that there will be a phased and gradual easing of the lockdown in Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) effective from Monday, 4th May, 2020.
The easing of the lockdown will be characterised by the following enforceable actions:
- The mandatory use of non-medical face mask/covering for all persons while in public spaces. Latex hand gloves should not be worn except for specific medical purposes;
- The mandatory provision of handwashing facilities/sanitizers in all public places;
- All interstate travel is prohibited except for essential travels & services, such as: transportation of agricultural products, petroleum products, relief items, goods, commodities related to the COVID-19 response and persons on essential duty; Mass gathering of more than 20 people outside of a workplace is prohibited;
- There will be controlled access to markets and locations of economic activities; Mandatory temperature checks will be conducted in public spaces;
- • Social distancing of 2 metres must be maintained between people in workplaces and other public spaces;
- Retention of the ban on all passenger flights;
- Religious gatherings are still restricted; and
- Mandatory supervised isolation of person(s) arriving from outside the country for at least 14 days. General Rules and Regulations
- Anyone who presents a temperature of above 38`C will be mandated to return home and call NCDC for evaluation;
- Anyone without a face mask/covering will be asked to return home and will be prosecuted;
- Anyone violating the curfew in a non-emergency situation will be prosecuted:
- Anyone attending a gathering of more than 20 people will be prosecuted;
- Institutions that fail to comply with these protocols and guidelines will be prosecuted: and
- Any member of the public who violates the ban on Inter-State movement as outlined in this guideline will be prosecuted.
Section II. Protocols for Containment of COVID-19
| Activity | Recommendations & Obligation of Operators |
Phase 1 14th – 17th May, 2020 | |
| Curfew | Imposition of overnight curfew nationwide rom 8pm to 6am |
| General movement | i. May go out for work, to buy necessary foods and for exercise ii. Movement between LGAs (except metropolitan areas) is strongly discouraged unless for critical reasons such as healthcare and work iii. Avoid unnecessary contact with people iv. Mandatory use of face mask/coverings in public |
| Inter-state travel | (Across state borders) All inter-state travel for supply chain & services allowed such as: goods, agro-products with a limited capacity of accompanying personnel, petroleum products, relief items, supplies construction supplies, registered courier service (DHL, FedEx, etc) and security services |
| Intra-state travel (public transport-buses, tricycles, taxis) | (within state borders) i. Ensure provision of hand sanitizers to all passengers reduce occupancy to half for buses (maximum 50% of usual occupancy) iii. Mandatory use of face mask/coverings iv. Mandatory temperature checks v. Taxis to carry only 4 persons (driver and 3 persons) vi. Tricycles to carry only 3 person (driver and 2 persons) vii. Daily motor park sanitation viii. Travel should be between 6:00am and 6:00pm |
| Bus stop/motor park | i. Provide hand washing facilities ii. Maintain social distancing iii. Mandatory use of face mask/coverings iv. Mandatory temperature checks v. Provide hand sanitizers and hand washing vi. Should only open between 6:00am and 6:00pm |
| Agriculture & Rural Development | i. Mandatory use of face masks and social distancing ii. Persons above age of 65 years and those with underlying chronic illness e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure are advised to remain at home iii. Trucks bearing agricultural and animal products to be allowed easy passage iv. Companies involved in food processing can commence operation v. Ensure provision of hand sanitizers and hand washing facilities |
| Construction sites (large and small), Public Works | i. Limit number to maintain social distancing ii. Construction of critical roads to resume iii. Waivers to be provided by State Govts to enable movement iv. Mandatory use of face masks/coverings v. Provide hand sanitizers and hand washing facilities vi. Open between 6:00am and 6:00pm |
| Banks and other financial institutions | i. Ensure provision of hand sanitizer to all employees and customers ii. Limit staff physically working in the office to between 30% to 50% limit number of customers to allow social distancing iv. Mandatory use of face mask/coverings Encourage online banking Mandatory temperature checks Open between 8:00am and 2:00pm |
| Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical industries pharmacy shops | i. Ensure provision of sanitizer and hand washing facilities ii. Limit staff working to between 30-50% to maintain social distancing shift work is encouraged, pharmacy shops may remain open overnight iv. Mandatory use of face masks/coverings |
| Government offices / other corporate offices and entitles | i. Ensure provision of hand sanitizer to all employees and customers ii. Limit staff physically working in the office to between 30% to 50% iii. Government staff limited to essential workers and those from GL 14-17 on Monday/Wednesday/Fridays limit number of customers to allow social distancing iv. Mandatory use of face masks / coverings v. Encourage work from home policy vi. Mandatory temperature checks vii. Offices to open between 8:00am and 2:00pm
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| Neighborhood Markets | i. Ensure provision of sanitizer and hand washing facilities ii. Control entry to reduce number to ensure social distancing iii. Mandatory use of face masks/coverings iv. Temperature checks v. Local authorities to determine date and time for opening of the neighborhood markets not more than 3 times a week vi. Warehouses to open on neighborhood market days to serve shops vii. Abattoirs to open three days a week viii. Ensure strict sanitation compliance ix. Time of opening 8.00am. - 3.00pm. |
| Supermarkets | i. Ensure provision of sanitizer and hand washing facilities ii. Limit number of customer to allow social distancing iii. Mandatory use of face masks./coverings iv. Ensure handwashing v. Mandatory temperature checks vi. Open 8:00am – 3:00pm |
| Restaurants | i. Not open to the public, encourage home delivery ii. To remain closed to eat-in, until further evaluation iii. Allow social distancing always iv. Eateries to practice the takeaway system v. Open 8:00am – 30:00pm |
| Clubs, Bars, Beer Parlors, Gardens, etc | i. To remain closed ii. the use of recreational parks, communal sports, concerts, social parties, movie theatres are suspended until further notice |
| Academic institutions and social engagements | i. All schools to reamin closed till further evaluation ii. Schools are encouraged to continue with e-learning an virtual teaching. |
State Governments and Security Agencies are enjoined to ensure effective and strict enforcement of these guidelines.
The level of compliance with these guidelines will be reviewed in 2 weeks before additional guidelines for phase 2 is issued.
Signed
Boss Mustapha
Secretary to the Government of the Federation
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