LockDown

DateFeb 24, 2022
Olokuta, Abeokuta. NG
Client Personal Project
Category Documentary

 

The government of Nigeria implemented a sweeping quarantine for three major states that are home to almost 30 million people in a bid to slow the spread of the new coronavirus in Africa’s most populous country.

The lockdown in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun kicks in at 11pm local time (22:00 GMT) on Monday and will stay in place for at least two weeks, President Muhammadu Buhari announced on Sunday, a little over a month after Nigeria confirmed its first case.

“All citizens in these areas are to stay in their homes. Travel to or from other states should be postponed. All businesses and offices within these locations should be fully closed during this period,” Buhari said in an address to the nation.

The restrictions announced do not apply to hospitals and stores selling essential items such as groceries and medicine.

“We will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases,” Mr President said.