ADEOLA AJAYI, EKITI

According to the directive yesterday by the PTF chairman to reopen school for graduating students and pupils excluding University students.

The Governor of Ekiti state Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday announced the decision of the state to reopen school base on the federal directive, while the state will embark on massive testing in order to curb the virus.

“Our random community testing starting with Ikere Ekiti Council on July 1, 2020 and moving from council to council,”

“Efforts are now on top gear to ensure our children return to school from July 20, 2020 as recommended by the interface between the Ministry of Education and all stakeholders in the education sector.”

The resumption will be in segment in order to check mate the virus.
(SS3, JSS3 and Primary six) this will embark them to prepare for there exams.

“Other classes will be gradually absorbed as schools meet all requirements to accommodate them safely and responsibly.”

The Governing Council of Abia State University wishes to announce that the post of Vice-Chancellor of the University will become vacant effective December 1, 2020

Accordingly, Council, in the performance of its statutory duties as provided for in the University Edict, hereby invites interested Distinguished Academics with vast experience in University Administration and Management, to send in their applications for the post.

Eligibility Criteria:

The Vice-Chancellor is both the academic and administrative head of the University and its link with the government and the public. An intending candidate should, therefore, among others:

1. Have held senior administrative/academic positions within a University for at least 10 years and at a level capable of preparing him for the position of Vice-Chancellor.
2. Be known to be fair-minded to all manner of persons and to be above petty ethnic, religious loyalties.
3. Be a person of proven integrity and courage.
4. Be sensitive to the exigencies of Nigerian higher education and be capable of responding, in a prompt and judicious ‘manner to pressures and policies at the state and national levels.
5. Be a Professor of not less than five (5) years standing by December 1, 2020.
6. Be a person capable of piloting Abia State University and consolidating it as a professional University.
7. Have published copiously in both local and international reputable journals.
8. Not have attained the age of 65 years at the time of assumption of duty on 1st December, 2020.
9. Be knowledgeable in Information & Communication Technology.
10. Be an excellent Resource Manager.
Tenure

The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five years only, on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment.
Salary and Conditions of Service

The salary and conditions of service are as obtainable in a similar position in the Nigeria University system, as the Governing Council may decide from time to time.
Application Closing Date: 7th August, 2020.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, which should be in thirty (30) copies, with the most recent passport-sized photographs attached to each and in a sealed envelope marked “Vice-Chancellor Position”.

The Curriculum Vitae should, among others indicate:

Full names
Date of Birth / Age
Marital Status
Academic Qualifications
Publications and
Administrative Experience
Each application should bear the names and addresses of the three referees. Each referee should be requested by the applicant to forward directly to the Registrar, a confidential report in a sealed envelope marked “Referee’s Report on Vice-Chancellorship candidate” at the left-hand corner of the envelope.

All Applications are to reach:
The Registrar,
Abia State University,
P.M.B. 2000, Uturu,
Abia State.

Vision for the University

A statement of the candidate’s vision for the University during his/her tenure, if appointed, should also be enclosed
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview at a later date.

Dear Student,

The University is set to commence Virtual Learning System for Lecturers and Students to engage in academic activities.

Kindly visit https://bit.ly/3i0O8eb to download procedures on how to access the Virtual Learning platform.

Note: Please visit the AAUA Forum link https://forum.aaua.edu.ng for any vital information regarding the online class.

Students who are yet to register for the current semester are enjoined to do so without further delay to take full advantage of the facility.

Thank you.

Prof. F. A. Gbore
(DVC, Academic)
For: Implementation Committee

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into Part-Time postgraduate programmes in the Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt for the 2020/2021 academic session in the following Faculties.

RSU Part-Time Postgraduate Courses.

A. FACULTY OF LAW

PGD in the following areas:
Petroleum and Environmental Law
Land Law and Land Administration
Labour Law and Industrial Relations
Customary Law
Master of Laws (LLM)
MA in Law and Diplomacy
PhD in Law, with the following options:
International Law and Human Rights
Petroleum and Environmental Law
Business and Industrial Relations Law
Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence
Property and Compensation Law

B. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

PGD in the following Areas:
Accountancy
Management
Marketing
Office and Information Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Department of Accountancy
M Sc in the following areas:
Accountancy
Taxation
Public Sector Accounting
M Sc/PhD, Ph D in the following areas
Accountancy
Public Sector Accounting
Department of Banking and Finance
M Sc, M Sc/PhD, Ph D in the following areas:
Banking and Finance
Quantitative Finance
Corporate Finance
Financial Market
Department of Management
M Sc, M Sc/PhD,Ph D in the following areas:
Management
Human Resource Management
Industrial Relations
Business Policy
Organizational Behaviour
Department of Marketing
M Sc, M Sc/PhD, Ph D in the following:
Marketing
Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Department of Office and Information Management
M Sc, M Sc/PhD, Ph D in Office and Information Management

RSU Part-Time Postgraduate Admission Requirements.

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants with the qualifications in the underlisted categories shall be eligible for admission into the postgraduate programmes; however, candidates must also fulfill the matriculation requirements of Rivers State University, Nkpolu- Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt as stated below:-

All candidates must possess the minimum of five ordinary level credit passes which must include English Language and Mathematics.
A. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Management Sciences; A candidate will be admitted into this programme if he/she posses the following:

Five Credits including English Language, Mathematics and Economics at 0/Level;
Higher National Diploma of Upper Credit classification in any of the disciplines in in Management Sciences/Business Administration from recognized Polytechnics or Universities approved by the Senate of RSU.
Bachelor Degree with at least second class division from areas not related to Business.
Bachelor degrees not lower than third class division in Management Sciences of recognized Universities.
Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma in law are expected to possess any of the following minimum requirements:
A First Degree in Law with a minimum of Third Class (Honors) Degree.
A Pass Degree with at least five (5) years working experience
Candidates should have a minimum of five (5) credits at the O’ Level with Credits in English Language and Mathematics
B. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

A candidate seeking admission into the Part-time Master’s degree programme must possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Lower Division in the relevant discipline.

For admission into M Sc in Management Sciences a candidate is required to possess:

i. Bachelor degrees not lower than SECOND CLASS DIVISION in relevant areas or any related discipline in Business from any recognized institutions approved by the Senate of RSU.
ii. First class degree holders in Arts or Science or HND in UPPER CREDIT DIVISION and above who have successfully completed a PGD or MBA degree in relevant areas.
iii. Candidates seeking admission into the LLM Degree must possess a minimum of a Bachelors Degree (LLB) inlaw with a second class Honors (Lower Division) from this orany other recognized University orA Postgraduate Diploma in law passed at the credit level obtained from this University or any other recognized University.
iv. Candidates seeking admission into the MALD Programme must possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Laws (LLM) Degree with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or a First Degree in any other field with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Law passed at the credit level obtained from this University or any other approved University.

C. PhD PROGRAMMES

A candidate for a PhD programme shall posses the following:

i. A Master’s degree with a CGPA of 3.50 or above, on a five-point grade system, in a relevant discipline, obtained from the Rivers State University or any other recognized institution of higher learning of equivalent status.
ii. Candidates for the PhD Degree in the Part-Time Programme in Faculty of Management Sciences should possess any of the following:-
A Master of Philosophy in the relevant area as indicated above from a recognized University with a CGPA of not less than 3.50.
iii. For M Sc/PhD candidate should possesMBA degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale or 3.00 and a 4-point scale in Management Sciences Disciplines from any recognized institution approved by the senate of RSU.
iv. MSc. Degree in Management Sciences Disciplines from any recognized university with a CGPA of not less than 3.50 on a 5-point scale from a recognized University.
v. Candidates for the (PhD) Degree in the Part-Time Programme in the Faculty of Law should possess any of the following:-
A Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Degree in Law from a recognized University.
vi. A Master of Laws (LLM) Degree from any approved University with research dissertation and a weighted course work average of not less than 60% or a C.G.P.A of at least 3.50

Note: In addition to the conditions above, a candidate may be required to present himself/herself for a selection test and/or oral interview.

Duration of RSU Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes.

i. The Part-Time PhD Programme in the Faculty of Management Sciences shall run for a minimum of four (4) years of eight (8) semesters. Two years of four (4) semesters of course work and two years of four (4) semesters of Seminars and thesis writing. The maximum number of years is six (6) years.
ii. The MSc/PhD Programme shall run for a minimum of four (4) years of eight (8) semesters. One year of two (2) Semesters MSc course work, Two years of four (4) Semesters of PhD course work and Seminars; and one year of two (2) semesters of thesis writing. The maximum number of years is six (6) years.
iii. The Part-Time MSc Programme shall run for a minimum of three (3) years of six (6) semesters. Two years of four (4) Semesters of course work and one year of two (2) semesters of dissertation writing. The maximum number of years is four (4) years.
iv. The Part-Time PGD Programme shall run for a minimum of two (2) years of four (4) semesters. The maximum number of years is three (3) years of six semesters.

FOR THE FACULTY OF LAW PROGRAMMES THE DURATION SHALL BE:

i. The Part-Time PhD Programme with M. Phil shall run for a minimum of four (4) years of Eight (8) Semesters. Two years of four (4) Semesters of course work and two years of four (4) Semesters of Seminars and thesis writing. The maximum number of years is six (6) years for PhD with M.Phil.
ii. The Part-Time PhD programme with an LLM shall run for a minimum period of Four (4) years of Eight (8) Semesters and a maximum period of six (6) years of twelve (12) Semesters. Two (2) years shall be for course work and Two (2) years for thesis writing.
iii. The LLM Programme shall run for a minimum of Three (3) years consisting of two (2) years course work of Four (4) Semesters and a dissertation in the 3rd year. The Maximum duration of this programme is Four (4) years of Eight (8) Semesters.
iv. The MALD programme shall run for a minimum of Three (3) years consisting of two (2) years, of course work and a year of dissertation writing. The maximum shall be 5 years or 10 Semesters.
v. The PGD programme at the Diploma Level will run for Two (2) years of Four (4) Semesters minimum and 4 years (Semesters) maximum.
Unless otherwise stated, part-time studies in any Faculty, where it is available, will take twice the duration allowed for the corresponding full-time programmes.

How to Apply for RSU Part-Time Postgraduate Form.

APPLY HERE
https://ecampus.rsu.edu.ng/?redirect=ecampus%2Fapplications%2Findex.php
Applications for admission to any postgraduate programme shall be made on-line by logging onto www.ust.edu.ng and making an e-payment of Thirty-five Thousand Naira (N35,000.00) only, using interswitch verve – enabled cards. Application forms should be completed on-line, downloaded and hard copies submitted to the Secretary, Postgraduate School along with the following:

1. Photocopies of Certificates.
2. Certified academic transcripts. (It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that copies of their academic transcripts are forwarded under confidential cover directly to The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Rivers State University, Nkpolu- Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt).
3. Letter of reference from three referees, including one from a previous academic institution, stating that applicant is qualified to undertake advanced studies and research and that the Referee is confident that the applicant will benefit from the training.
4. For PhD applicants, brief research proposals on their intended areas of study should also accompany the application forms.

All applicants should NOTE that Part-Time programmes are usually run in the evenings.

The deadline for submission of applications on-line and at the Postgraduate School is 31st October, 2020.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Graduate Programmes of the Center for Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering Research:

PGD in Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering
M.Sc in Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering
M.Sc in Coastal Technology Management

AIM: The aim of the Post Graduate Programmes is to produce graduates with broad based training required as experts in Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering professionally proffering solutions to the problems facing our onshore and offshore environments.

UNIPORT Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering Postgraduate Admission Requirements & Other Info.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: To be admitted into the PGD Programme a candidate must possess a minimum of a third Class Degree in Civil, Mechanical, & Marine Engineering or other related Engineering Discipline. For the MSc in Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering Programme, a candidate must possess either a first degree in Civil Engineering and Coastal Engineering having a minimum of Second Class lower division (minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent) OR a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Civil, Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering with a minimum of an Upper Credit Pass (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 point scale or its equivalent). Requirement for MSc in Coastal Technology Management Programme, a candidate must possess either a first degree in Engineering and other relevant Science Disciplines from any recognized University having a minimum of Second Class lower division (minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent) OR a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Engineering and other relevant Science Disciplines having a minimum of an Upper Credit Pass (CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 point scale or its equivalent) for MSc Coastal Technology Management Programme.

PROGRAMME DURATION: The Programme duration for the PGD Programme, full-time option is 12 calendar months while the part-time option is 24 calender months. For the MSc Programmes, the full-time option is 12 calendar months while the part-time option is 24 calender months.

STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES: Programmes shall be administered on modular basis with each module taught for 40 hours per week. Examination for a Course is taken after the Lectures on Saturdays, while the Continuous Assessment is done within the lecture periods as Practical reports, Test, Group Discussions, Field Trips reports and Assignments.

AWARD OF DEGREES: Successful students depending on the Programme of study shall be awarded PGD in Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering or MSc. in Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering or MSc in Coastal Technology Management.

How to Apply for UNIPORT Geotechnical and Coastal Engineering Postgraduate Admission Form.

Application forms can be obtained from the Center for Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering Research, RM 310 ETF Gas Engr.r Buiding, University of Port Harcourt. A non-refundable application fee of twenty five thousand naira (N 25,000.00) should be made to the following account details:

Bank name: Zenith Bank, PLC
Account name: Centre for Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering Research
Account Number: 1017244229

Completed application form along with the evidence of payment must be returned to the Director, Centre for Geotechnical & Coastal Engineering Research, University of Port Harcourt on or before Friday, 25th September, 2020 either in person or by email.xxxxxxxxx

FOR ENQUIRES: Please call: 08055943566; 08141951473 or email: [email protected]; [email protected]

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its postgraduate programmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.

UNIPORT Postgraduate General Admission Requirements & Duration.
DURATION OF GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

A. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

The Programme is to run on a Full-Time basis to last for a minimum of 12 calendar months and maximum of 24 calendar months and two consecutive long vacation of eight (8) weeks each for sandwich programme.
B. MBA Programme

Full-Time: Minimum of 24 Calendar Months and Maximum of 36 Calendar Months while Part-Time is a Minimum of 36 Calendar Months and a Maximum of 48 Calendar Months.
C. MD and MS Programmes

The Programmes will last for at least 24 Calendar Months.
D. Ph.D Programmes

Full-Time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.
Part-Time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 84 calendar months.
E. DBA Programme

Full-time candidates shall be required to spend a minimum of three (3) years and a maximum of five (5) years from the date of first registration.
Part-time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of five (5) years and a maximum of seven (7) years.
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

O/LEVEL

All candidates require a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics for all the courses. However, candidates who obtained their O’Level Certificates before 2012 without a credit pass in Mathematics and wish to gain admission into the following Departments are eligible to apply:

Faculty of Humanities: All the Departments in the Faculty of Humanities.
Faculty of Education: All the Departments in the Faculty of Education.
Faculty of Social Sciences: All the Departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences except the Department of Economics.

ALL PGP PROGRAMMES

The minimum requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes is a Bachelor’s Degree in the related disciplines. Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree or Third Class in the related Discipline. For HND holders a minimum of Upper Credit is acceptable in the relevant Departments.
PGDC

For the Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDC) Programme, candidates with Third Class need not apply.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

A. Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree of the University of Port Harcourt or any recognized University, in the relevant course with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.
B. Candidates for the Master’s in Education must have obtained a first Degree in another field and in addition a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with at least an Upper Credit classification. Candidates for the MBA Programme must possess a strong quantitative background. Candidates with PGD must have a CGPA of 3.50 to register for Master’s Degree in the relevant field.

Ph.D PROGRAMMES

Generally, for the Ph.D Programmes, candidates should have a Master’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or 4.00 depending on the Department or its equivalent grade in the relevant discipline at the Master’s level. Admission will be based on interview performance. Ph.D involves course work and qualifying examination.

MD/MS PROGRAMME

Candidates must either be graduates of Medicine (MBBS) of the University of Port Harcourt for not less than five (5) years or confirmed and experienced academic staff of the University with Medical Degree of recognized University.
In addition to the above, candidates must possess either a recognized professional qualification at the fellowship level or at least an M.Sc Degree of a recognized University, after the MBBS Degree.

How to Apply for UNIPORT Postgraduate Admission Form.

Application Fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) should be paid online at any of the following Banks: U&C Microfinance Bank, UBA, Fidelity Bank, Access Bank, Eco Bank, First Bank and Sterling Bank.

It is mandatory for every candidate to pay the sum of Seven Thousand Naira (N7,000.00) for Prospectus.

Candidates should also visit http://www.sgs.uniportdatacenter.net/apply.php to download the Application Forms after payment.

Please note that payment for Application Form does not guarantee admission and the application fee is non-refundable.

ENCLOSURES TO ACCOMPANY THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS

Please enclose two copies of the following documents:

1. Degree/Postgraduate Diploma Certificate
2. NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate
3. O’Level Certificate
4. Birth Certificate/Affidavit of Age Declaration
5. Marriage Certificate/Newspaper Publication of Change of Name where applicable
6. Local Government Identification Letter and
Receipts of payment for the Form

For Further inquiries, please contact the following between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

THE GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICER
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES – 07059243946
UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
P. M. B. 5323, PORT HARCOURT.

OR

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
LIAISON OFFICE
NO. 6 HARARE STREET
WUSE ZONE 6 – 08037086089
ABUJA.

OR

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
LAGOS LIAISON OFFICE
23 BUSH STREET, OKUPE ESTATE, – 08023415448
MENDE,
MARYLAND, LAGOS.

CLOSING DATE: The sale and submission of completed Application Forms with all necessary enclosures will terminate on Friday, October 30, 2020.

– A member of the House of Representatives, Zakariya Dauda Nyampa, has advocated for fresh graduates to be enlisted into the army

– Nyampa said the military service should replace the mandatory one-year NYSC scheme

– The lawmaker made the recommendation at a virtual meeting organised by a non-governmental organisation

A member of the House of Representatives, Zakariya Dauda Nyampa, has advocated for fresh graduates to be enlisted into the army.

Nyampa who represents representing Michika/Madagali constituency of Adamawa state, said the military service should replace the mandatory one-year National Youth Services Corps (NYSC).

The lawmaker made the suggestion at a virtual meeting organised by a non-governmental organisation,Campusinfo reported.

He said graduates who do not have the interest to serve as military personnel should be allowed to venture into other endeavours after the mandatory one-year training and service in the Nigerian army.

Meanwhile, the lives were saved and some herds of cattle recovered in Kaduna on Sunday, June 21, as the operatives of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) thwarted an attack by armed bandits along the Kwauya-Tsamiya village.

This was revealed in a statement released on Monday, June 22, by Major General John Enenche who is the coordinator of defence media operations at the Defence Headquarters.

Campusinfo gathers that the attack was repelled by the personnel of the 404 Force Protection Group (404 FPG) NAF Base Kaduna

Enenche explained that the bandits had raided the Fulani settlements and seized some herds of cattle at gun point.

A Rapid Response Force (RRF) team supported by NAF special forces and local vigilantes was

In another report, a security expert and public affairs commentator, Terrence Kuanum, has attributed the incessant cases of violence and bandit attacks in parts of northern Nigeria to the activities of failed politicians

Kuanum said these politicians are only focused on painting the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in a bad light.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, June 21, Kuanum said information available to him indicates that most of the cases of violence and banditry in northern Nigeria are politically motivated.

He said these criminal activities are sponsored by those who contested and lost against the ruling party in recent elections

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) will hold its 2020 Election/National Convention at Abuja in August 20 – 22nd in a bid to elect new executives to pilot the affairs of the association for another one year.

This is contained in a communique issued at the end of the stakeholders meeting held in Abuja and sent to CAMPUSINFO.

The communique was signed by Mr Samuel Kappo, NANS Zone D, Coordinator Mohammed Kachinga, Zone A Coordinator, Friday Offongekpe, Zone B coordinator and Mahmud Abubakar, President, National Association of Nigerian Colleges of Education Students (NANCES).

According to the communique, the election is a “Doctrine of Necessity” as Mr Bamidele Akpan’s tenure has long elapsed and there is need to transit power to new executives.

“The constitution of NANS stipulates one year for every office holder but Bamidele Akpan shall be two years in office by July 9, without any plan to set transition in motion.

“Recall on June 9, as captured by NAN, the Council of Zonal Coordinators issued a 14 days ultimatum to Bamidele Akpan, the NANS President to fix a date for NANS Election/Convention, which yielded no fruit afterwards.

“On that basis, the stakeholders in effort to saving the constitutional tenure of office holders in the organisation all resolved for Aug. 20, for an election in Abuja to usher in new executives to pilot the affairs of the organisation through 2020/2021 session.’’

Mr Mohammed Eneji the immediate Past President of the National Association of Polytechnic Students(NAPS) was appointed the Chairman of the Convention Planning/Teansition Committee while Lucky Emonefe Secretary.

The transition committee also comprises of 14 other members who cut across the six geopolitical zones with the inclusion of student Union Presidents and NANS state Chairmen as members.

The communique, therefore, charged the committee with the responsibility to work with security agencies and other relevant bodies to conduct a credible election for the association on August 20-22nd.

…asks primary six, JSS 3, SSS3 pupils to resume

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

The Federal Government has approved what it called “safe reopening” of schools nationwide in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown ordered to curtail further spread of COVID-19.

However, only graduating students will resume.

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the ongoing daily briefing of the task force in Abuja on Monday.

He said the reopening of schools was meant to allow students in graduating classes resume preparation for examinations.

He disclosed that the latest developments were contained in the task force’s fifth interim report which was submitted to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), earlier in the day.

Mustapha said, “I am pleased to inform you that Mr President has carefully considered the 5th Interim Report of the PTF and has accordingly approved that, with the exception of some modifications to be expatiated upon later, the Phase II of the eased lockdown be extended by another four weeks with effect from Tuesday, June 30, 2020 through Midnight of Monday, 27 July, 2020.

“Specifically, however, the following measures shall either remain in place or come into effect:

“Maintaining the current phase of the national response, for another four weeks in line with modifications to be expatiated by the National Coordinator;
“Permission of movement across state borders only outside curfew hours with effect from 1st July, 2020;

“Enforcement of laws around non-pharmaceutical interventions by States, in particular, the use of face masks in public places;

“Safe re-opening of schools to allow students in graduating classes resume in-person in preparation for examinations;

“Safe reopening of domestic aviation services as soon as practicable;

“Publication of revised guidelines around the three thematic areas of general movement, industry and labour; and community activities;

“Provision of technical support for states to mobilise additional resources for the response.”

The Federal Government has extended the Phase Two of the eased lockdown by four weeks, but partially lifted the ban on interstate movement.

Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce PTF on Covid-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Mr. Boss Mustapha disclosed this at a briefing Monday in Abuja.

He said within this extended phase, there will also be a safe re-opening of schools to allow graduating students back to classes, while interstate movements would only take place outside curfew hours.

Announcing the new measures, the SGF said; “I am pleased to inform you that Mr. President has carefully considered the 5th Interim Report of the PTF and has accordingly approved that, with the exception of some modifications to be expatiated upon later, the Phase Two of the eased lockdown be extended by another four weeks with effect from Tuesday, June 30, 2020, through Midnight of Monday, 27 July 2020.

“Specifically, however, the following measures shall either remain in place or come into effect: Maintaining the current phase of the national response for another four weeks in line with modifications to be expatriated by the National Coordinator; Permission of movement across State borders only outside curfew hours with effect from 1st July 2020; Enforcement of laws around non-pharmaceutical interventions by States, in particular, the use of face masks in public places; Safe re-opening of schools to allow students in graduating classes resume in-person in preparation for examinations and; Safe reopening of domestic aviation services as soon as practicable”.