The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, has tendered an apology to Nigerians for the violations that took place during the burial of the late Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, in Abuja on Saturday.
Mr Mustapha who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation admitted that such occurrence is regrettable. He made the apology during the daily briefing by the task force.
“The PTF recognises, regrettably, the unintentional violation of the principles and protocols that form the core of our message to Nigerians at the funeral of the late chief of staff,” the SGF said.
“These principles, for emphasis, include the guidance provided on mass gatherings, social distancing, personal hygiene, and restriction of movement. Lessons have been learnt and appropriate measures have been taken to close all gaps.”
Many people have turned out for the burial of the late Kyari on Saturday, milling together for prayers and at his graveside.
The situation was worsened after a video emerged showing that one of the men who helped bury the CoS dumped his protective clothing in public. Amid calls for the man to be identified, isolated and prosecuted, the area was later decontaminated.
