Nigerian state executives have asked the federal government to relax the lockdown imposed on some states.
The governors say they want a free internal movement in all the states, excluding large gatherings.
The governors also made a stand to be included in the next presidential pronouncement on COVID-19
In a letter addressed to Mr Boss Mustapha, who is Secretary to the Government of the Federation and also the chairman, Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. The NGF requested for, the president’s approval on internal free movement in all the states, but with restrictions on large gatherings.
The NGF’s letter, which was signed by Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state, who is currently the chairman of the forum said its position was a follow up to a teleconference meeting with the Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, April 20.
The NGF said it “Recalled that at the meeting it was agreed that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) articulates the issues that it would want to be included in the next presidential pronouncement on COVID-19 so as to have a uniform and coordinated policy on COVID-19 at both the national and sub-national levels.” in the country.