This is coming on the heels of the new surge of the disease in the country.
Buhari made the announcement Wednesday 23rd December 2020, through his verified Facebook account.
He noted that the gains of the last nine months should not be allowed to slip off the hands of Nigerians, after a critical evaluation of the situation.
Hear him: “I am extending the mandate of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 till the end of March 2021, bearing in mind the new surge in the number of cases, and the bid for vaccines.
“Nigeria cannot afford to lose the gains of the last nine months. I have critically evaluated the situation and remain convinced that urgent measures have to be taken to halt the spread of the Coronavirus and the attendant fatalities.
“There is also the need to speedily and strategically access and administer the COVID vaccine in a safe, effective and timely manner. This is an important obligation that we owe Nigerians as we go into year 2021, and it must be carried out through an efficient machinery.
“Now is the time for collective efforts to be intensified. I therefore urge all sub-national entities, traditional rulers, religious and leaders of thought to collaborate with the PTF by taking up the responsibility for risk communication and community engagement at all levels.
“Let us all continue to stay safe and abide by all the protective guidelines issued by the relevant authorities, during this festive season and beyond”.
He prayed for eternal rest for those who have lost their lives to this deadly virus.
