- PTF Counters Social Media’s Fake Report About Another Lockdown
Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID -19 has disowned a fake statement circulating on social media.
The fake statement purportedly issued by PTF Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu, asked Nigerians to prepare for another lockdown that would begin in few days.
However, the PTF dismissed the statement as “misinformation”.
In a statement issued by Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, Thursday night, the task force described those behind the fake statement as “unpatriotic” elements.’
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The PTF, therefore, urged Nigerians to disregard the misinformation and join hands with the Federal Government to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the country by adhering to safety protocols.
“The attention of the Presidential Task Force on COVID -19 has been drawn to some misinformation circulating on the social media to the effect that the Federal Government is contemplating another lockdown this weekend,” the statement read.
“The PTF wishes to state categorically that there is no such consideration at any of its meetings nor has any recommendation been made to this effect to the President.
“The PTF frowns at such unpatriotic misinformation which is capable of causing unnecessary panic and anxiety among the populace.
“It urges Nigerians to disregard the misinformation and join hands with the Federal Government to contain the spread of the virus in the country by adhering to Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPI’s) as recommended by the PTF.”
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