The Presidency has asked all law enforcement officials in the states to allow the movement of essential goods to be seamless.

This is in line with President MUHAMMADU BUHARI’s directive that essential commodities such as food can be transported despite the movement ban.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, GARBA SHEHU said in a statement that a large number of trucks were being delayed at various checkpoints across the country.

He stated that other essential items such as pharmaceutical and sanitary supplies, personal care items, agrochemicals, and agricultural machinery amongst others can be transported regardless of the movement restriction, which was prescribed by the Presidential Task Force.

The President’s spokesman added that “once these conditions are satisfied, they must be allowed to travel freely to and from any part of Nigeria”.