The Federal Government (FG) has authorized the immediate relaxation of COVID-19 safety measures and travel advisories, including the suspension of all pre-departure, pre-boarding, and post-arrival PCR test requirements.
This was stated in a statement issued on Monday by Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 (PSC).
President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval, according to Mustapha, follows the PSC’s recommendations based on clinical and laboratory evidence of a sustained reduction in COVID-19 infection/transmission across the country.
“All pre-departure and post-arrival PCR test requirements for all persons who are not fully vaccinated have been suspended,” the statement reads in part.
“With the suspension of both the preboarding and post-arrival PCR tests, passengers will no longer be required to upload evidence of vaccination on the Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP). All unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers are strongly encouraged to get fully vaccinated.
“Health Declaration Form. A simplified Health Declaration (non-covid-19 specific) shall be completed by all passengers arriving in Nigeria on the Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP); while provision will be made on arrival for those who were unable to complete this form before departure.
“Finally, the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 (PSC) passionately appeals to Nigerians to ensure that they take their COVID-19 vaccinations as well as booster doses.”
