‘Buhari’s Lockdown Order, Move In The Right Direction’

President Muhammadu Buhari’s  two-week shutdown order in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun State, action in the right direction.
President Buhari, in a presidential broadcast on the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday said: “Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, March 30, 2020.
“This restriction will also apply to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two states”.
Speaking with newsmen, yesterday in Lagos, Mr Isaiah Ode, a legal practitioner said that the president took the right decision to issue a lockdown to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) .
“This is a welcomed development as part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
“Even though the closure will bring a big set back to the economy individually and collectively, it is a necessary step to save lives.
“Buhari has shown great commitment and concern to safeguard the health of the citizens.” Ode said.
Ode further advised other states who are yet to shut down their states to follow suit.