REMARKS BY THE HON MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, AT THE PTF-COVID-19 DAILY BRIEFING IN ABUJA ON MONDAY 18 MAY 2020
Gentlemen of the press, good afternoon
I want to bring to your attention the results of the latest NOI Poll on Covid-19, which was conducted this month. Please note that the last NOI Poll on Covid-19 was conducted in March
1. AWARENESS: The level of awareness across the country about Covid-19 is now above 99%, meaning nearly all Nigerians are aware of the disease.
2. IMMUNITY: Whereas 28% of respondents said they believe they are immune to Covid-19 in March, the figure has now dropped to 26%.
3. PREVENTIVE MEASURES: 91% of respondents said they are aware of the different preventive measures
– Hand washing is now at 87%, up by 10%
– Use of face masks is at 85%, up by 22%
– Social distancing is at 55%, up by 43%
4. STIGMATIZATION: This has remained a concern. In the March poll, 81% said they are willing to work with people who recover from Covid-19. That figure dropped to 78% in the current poll
5. EASING OF LOCK DOWN: 57% support the Easing of the lock down announced in April, while 29% did not support it.
6. RISK COMMUNICATION:
– 95% said they have seen or heard advertising, publicity or any other types of information from government about Covid-19.
– 71% said they feel they are getting the information they need from government on Covid-19.
I thank you for your attention
