The Presidential Committee on COVID-19 on Monday said the Federal Government was working with relevant ministries to address the restriction imposed by some countries on travellers from Nigeria as a result of the Omicron variant.
The committee said every country has the right to come up with measures to protect its citizens, adding that Nigeria has similar right.
The committee’s chairman, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at a briefing in Abuja.
Mustapha said, “The PSC is working with mandate ministries to address the issues surrounding the restriction imposed by some countries on travellers from Nigeria on account of the Omicron variant.
“Each country is entitled to put in place measures to protect its citizens. Nigeria has similar responsibilities.
“However, based on existing relationships, Nigeria has initiated diplomatic steps to make these countries reverse their course.
“This is ongoing in the interest of all parties concerned and we expect that positive results would emerge within the next one week.”
On the Nigeria-United Arab Emirates issue, Mustapha said the Federal Government acted according to established protocols.
He said, “The PSC also evaluated the developments on the relationship between Nigeria and the UAE and we are pleased to inform you that the position of the Federal Government is in line with established ICAO protocols and the spirit of the BASA signed with the UAE.
“Our sovereignty remains paramount and mutual respects shall be our guiding principle in as much as it should be in the best interest of Nigeria.”
