Joseph Bakare
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to make announcement on new procedures for the containment of the dreaded Coronavirus pandemic on Monday.
This was contained in a statement issued by the PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha.
Mustapha, said that the coronavirus pandemic will be in the country in the next two months; as there was yet no confirmed vaccine to tackle it.
As has been the tradition, the PTF always brief the President before he makes a nationwide broadcast on further policies to tackle the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Speaking to journalists, the PTF Chairman said, “Tomorrow we should expect new processes to be put in place. But we have to give him all the material details that will help us in preparing for the future. So that is why we are here.
“I think this is about the third time that we have had cause to submit an interim report to him on our activities as a task force and also to update him on preparation for the other phases of engagement.
“And we have supplied him with all the materials that are required to look at the issues. Because, we are in for the long hurl, this is not a short distance race, is a marathon and we have to keep everything in perspective.
“But remember on the 27th of April, Buhari addressed the nation and in place the easing down of the lockdown effective from the 4th of May. From the 4th of May to date is about 13 days.”
Asked whether the action plan of the PTF has achieved its purpose, Mustapha said, “Yes. We had three objectives and I can say to a large extent we have achieved these objectives.
“We might not be there totally but I am confident that looking at the strategies that we are putting in place, going forward we will strengthen those objectives that we have substantially achieved which are purpose-driven in terms of dealing with COVID-19.
“And like I said it is not a 100-meter race, it is a marathon. So at every point in time, you place the strategy and move forward and that is what we are doing. I can assure you that what proposals we have brought today for Mr. President’s consideration, I think holistically, it will put us in a better frame to deal with the future.”