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General News of Wednesday, 18 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Coronavirus: What Atiku said about travel ban on 13 countries

Atiku Abubakar Atiku Abubakar

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has commended the Federal Government for announcing a travel ban on countries worst hit by coronavirus.

The ban which was announced on Wednesday affects travels from 13 countries which include the US, UK and China.

Commending the FG for the decision, Atiku urged Nigerians to adhere to the protocols given by health authorities towards protecting themselves.

He tweeted: ”I commend the FG for heeding to our calls by putting in place a policy of restriction on travellers from countries with high Coronavirus cases.

”I call on Nigerians to adhere strictly to @WHO and @NCDCgov protocols on personal hygiene and social distancing”.