Opposition Coalition (CUPP) supports President Buhari’s order for 14
days lock down of Abuja and Lagos and Ogun
..hails suspensions of loan repayments by small businesses
..says conversion of public infrastructures like stadiums etc to
isolation centers a welcome development
..says president Broadcast is better late than never
…hails state governors for being proactive in complementing opposition
advisory for inter/intra state lockdown
..urges citizens to use 14 days lockdown to report suspected cases of
coronavirus infections to NCDC
Nigeria Opposition Coalition(CUPP) has expressed its support for the
decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to lock down Abuja, Lagos and
Ogun States for an initial period of 14 days in the government’s move to
stop the spread of the dreaded coronavirus.
The opposition political parties are of the view that the order will go
a long way in salvaging the health crisis which the virus has thrown the
nation into.
We also hail the decision of the Federal Government to suspend loan
repayments by small businesses, describing it as laudable.
The CUPP also describes the decision to convert public infrastructures
like stadiums etc to isolation centers as a welcome development.
Although the President’s address to the nation was late in coming, we
believe very strongly that it is better late than never.
We hail state governors for being proactive in complementing
opposition’s advisory for inter/intra state lockdown.
We urge Nigerians residing in the affected areas to use the 14 days of
this lockdown to report suspected cases of coronavirus infections to the
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control promptly.
We also advise them to continue to observe the hygiene measures already
highlighted which include social distancing, regular washing of hands
with soap and running water, regular use of alcohol-based sanitizers
among others.
Nigerians should remain united and resolute at this period. This is the
only way to tackle and win the war against the virus together.
We wish all Nigerians the best at this period.
