The federal government has advised all journalists and other media staff in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos and Ogun states to use their valid Identity Cards to access their places of work and assignment venues during the 14-day lockdown directed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
A statement issued in Abuja Monday by the minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the clarification becomes necessary in view of the “inadequate time to properly accredit working journalists in the affected states and the FCT during the period.”
He added that members of the media are expected to continue to provide essential services during the lockdown, in order to keep Nigerians well updated on the COVID-19 pandemic.