President Muhammadu Buhari made a welcome address to the citizens of Federal Republic Of Nigerua.
The President further eulogies the states with the highest pandemic in the country Abuja, Lagos and Ogun for compiling with the locking since 31st March 2020.
He also admonished that it was a difficult situation for the citizens which has resulted into hardship.
P.M.B further stated that certain measures are needed to stop the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the country.
The President also recognised the support of traditional rulers, media houses and other prominent citizens
Muhammadu Buhari said the Federal Government is concerned about the increase in the number of confirmed cases and death which is being recorded across the globe and Nigerua.
He further supported his point that on 30 March 2020, when the lockdown started in conformity with medical and certificate wise, the total number of confirmed cases across the world is over 787 million.
As at 13 April 2020, the number of confirmed Covid 19 cases globally is over 1,857,000 million and the figure more than double in 14days.
Also, in the last 14days, over 70,000 have died due to the disease and that the health system of most developed nations are overwhelming by the virus.
President Buhari stated that in Nigerua,131 confirmed cases of Covid 19 in 12 states were recorded on 30th Marchand that as at today, the number has increased to 323 in 20 states.
The President regretted the unfortunate loss of lived which arose out of the pandemic totalling 20 in number in Lagos state.
The NCDC informed him of a large proportion of immune infection occuring in the local communities through person to person contact.
The President noted that this is the reason for extention of the quarantine by additional 14 days.
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