By Audrey Lotechukwu
TUE, 22 DEC, 2020-theGBJournal- President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the mandate of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 till the end of March 2021 amid the resurgence of the deadly coronavirus pandemic in the country.
The President cited the new surge in number of cases, and the bid for vaccines in making a case for the continuation of the work the PTF have been championing against the disease which has killed 1,227 people and infected 78,790 across the country.
According to the President, now is the time for collective efforts to be intensified.
‘’I urge all sub-national entities, traditional rulers, religious and leaders of thought to collaborate with the PTF by taking up the responsibility for risk communication and community engagement at all levels,’’ the Presidents said, adding that ‘’Nigeria cannot afford to lose the gains of the last nine months. I have critically evaluated the situation and remain convinced that urgent measures have to be taken to halt the spread of the coronavirus and the attendant fatalities.’’
The President urged Nigerians to remain vigilant as the festive season approaches, imploring at the same time that non-essential trips and large social gatherings should be avoided or shelved completely.
He said there is also the need to speedily and strategically access and administer the COVID vaccine in a safe, effective and timely manner.
‘’This is an important obligation that we owe Nigerians as we go into year 2021, and it must be carried out through an efficient machinery.’’
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