The Nigerian Government through the Presidential Steering Committe on COVID-19 is set to sanction all violators of the international travel advisory in the country.
The Chairman of the Steering Committee, Boss Mustapha announced the sanction in Abuja, Nigeria at the National Joint Media briefing on COVID-19.
He said the violation was considered a serious infraction.
“Pursuant to the travel advisory issued, I wish to inform you that the PSC has initiated series of sanctions against those that have violated the 2021 Health Safety Regulations. To this end, the PSC has published the names and particulars of over two hundred violators that evaded the quarantine requirement”. He announced
SANCTION:
- deactivate the passports of Nigerians involved, for a period of not less than one year;
- Revoke the visas of foreigners that have abused our hospitality; and
- Prosecute the violators where necessary
Th Chairman added that Nigeria will continue to monitor the unfolding events and will deal with them as applicable.
” Nigeria cannot afford a third wave and thus will do everything to protect our territory“. He noted.
Th Chairman of the PSC and Secretary to the Government of Nigeria, also took his second dose of the Astra Zeneca vaccine, at the venue of the briefing.
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