The PTF briefed the president on the second phase of the gradual easing of lock down announced four weeks ago, to check the spread of the deadly virus.

Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), was accompanied by Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, the Coordinator of the PTF on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu.

The Director General of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, was also in attendance of the meeting with the president.

Mustapha is expected later today to brief the press on the possible review of the existing ease of lockdown measures across the country.(NAN)