Buhari’s Speech: How The Coronavirus Lockdown May Affect Nigerians

The rate at which Nigerians have been restricted is baffling as it doesn’t just affect the masses but even the labor force at large, all thanks to coronavirus.

The president of Nigeria, Mohammadu Buhari released a speech yesterday and in the speech unvailed how the coronavirus would affect Nigerians at large especially the working force. Some of these ways includes thus:

Most Businesses Will Shut down:
Although many businesses have been shuttered or left operating a low capacity mode in the past few weeks, especially in Lagos, the new restriction order will see many more businesses shut down with the exception of hospitals, medical and healthcare-related establishments; food processing, distribution and retail companies; petroleum distribution and retail entities; power generation, transmission and distribution companies; private security companies and the press. These businesses will, however, be monitored.

Food price hike
The three affected states are some of the most populated states in Nigeria hence demand for food will be high. The president assured Nigerians that food processing, distribution and retail companies would be exempted from the lockdown.
Buhari also promised that relief materials will be provided for residents of satellite and commuter towns and communities around the affected states.

Security Concerns
The lockdown may spike security concerns as security agents would be tasked with the double duty of enforcing the restrictions while protecting lives and properties. There could also be overwhelming health care given to every patient that have contracted the Virus at it stands and the financial state of the nation would be shaken as most African nations have already been affected.