Coronavirus: Close Nigerian Boarders to Countries with High Risk — Atiku tells Regime

Two weeks ago, when #Nigeria recorded its index case of the #coronavirus, I had cause to urge the Federal Government to restrict flights from nations with a high prevalence of the Coronavirus plague. This is in line with global best practices.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 12, 2020

Our borders should, however, be open to Nigerian citizens, regardless of their status.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 12, 2020

We must, therefore, err on the side of caution. We cannot afford to broaden the possibility of future infections.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 12, 2020

The ravages of this scourge, which has officially been classified as a global pandemic, must not be allowed to test our already fragile economy.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 12, 2020

We must act now. We must put Nigeria and her citizens first. We must ensure that our national policy is deliberately tailored to protect our most excellent national resource, the great Nigerian people. 

May God bless Nigeria. -AA

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 12, 2020