By Chioma Iruke
The Nigerian Government on Friday joined the international community in reducing the risk of importing and exporting the Omicron variant by reviewing her international travel protocol.
In a statement issued by the Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, the committee said the review was based on science, national experience, and global developments.
It partly read, “The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has reviewed the International Travel Protocol of October 22, 2021.
“All passengers arriving in Nigeria are expected to provide evidence of and comply with the following rules: COVID-19 PCR test to be done within 48hrs before departure, post-arrival day 2 COVID-19 PCR test, self-isolation for 7 days (for unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals), and day 7 post-arrival exit PCR test (For unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals).”
The statement revealed that out-bound passengers would be required to provide either valid evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19, or negative PCR test results within 48 hours from the time of boarding.
Mustapha added that the revised protocol comes into effect on December 5, 2021.
He assured Nigerians that the committee would continue to monitor global and specific country situations with a view to taking necessary measures to safeguard the health of Nigerians.
