Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme is responsible for the surge in Covid-19 cases in the country.
The minister today said those disobeying Covid-19 safety protocols should be blamed for the increase in cases in NYSC camps across the nation.
Mohammed also claimed that more positive Covid-19 cases were reported in Nigeria recently because the Federal Government had increased Covid-19 testing.
“Two things are responsible for the high cases of pandemic reported at the National Youth Service Corps camps. One is because of consistent testing that has been taking place in NYSC camps.
“The second reason for the high cases is that Nigerians have actually let down their guards,” the Minister said.
Lai Mohammed added that Nigerians no longer observe precautionary measures such as special distancing, washing and sanitising of hands regularly.
