Nigerians have been asked to disregard a lockdown order imposed yesterday by the federal government.
Lai Mohammed
After re-introducing nationwide lockdown yesterday, the federal government has asked Nigerians to disregard the news.
Recall that FG re-introduced a nationwide 12am to 4am curfew as part of efforts to curtail further spread of COVID-19.
This prompted #lockdown trending on Twitter yesterday.
However, the FG has through Lai Mohammed, Information and Culture Minister, urged Nigerians to disregard the news.
TVC News on Twitter shared the video writing:
"Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, urges Nigerians to disregard any news of a new lockdown by the Federal Government to control the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. He says (the) news has been reported out of context."
Watch video below: