Secretary to the Government of the
Federation and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee PSC on COVID-19, Mr
Boss Mustapha said the decision was based on Clinical and Laboratory evidence
of a sustained reduction in COVID-19 infection/transmission across the country.
He said; “The relaxed measures include the
following:
“Gathering limitations in Public Places:
All restrictions with regard to gathering in public places have been lifted.
Owners of facilities are strongly encouraged to maintain good
environmental/respiratory hygiene, and ventilation.
“Use of Face Mask: The use of facemasks is
at the individual’s discretion for outdoor and indoor events. However, the
elderly, immunocompromised and those with co-morbidities are advised to use
facemasks, wash hands with clean water and soap, use hand sanitisers, and avoid
large gatherings.
“COVID-19 Travel testing: All pre-departure
and post-arrival PCR test requirements for all persons who are not fully
vaccinated have been suspended.
With the suspension of both the preboarding
and post-arrival PCR tests, passengers will no longer be required to upload
evidence of vaccination on the Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP). All
unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers are strongly encouraged to get
fully vaccinated.
“Health Declaration Form. A simplified
Health Declaration (non-covid-19 specific) shall be completed by all passengers
arriving in Nigeria on the Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP); while
provision will be made on arrival for those who were unable to complete this
form before departure.
“Finally, the Presidential Steering
Committee on COVID-19 (PSC) passionately appeals to Nigerians to ensure that
they take their COVID-19 vaccinations as well as booster doses”.