Yuletide: FCTA orders closure of Millennium Park over COVID-19

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the Millennium Recreation Park in Maitama District will remain closed to social activities throughout the yuletide period due to COVID-19.

Mr Ikharo Attah, the Chairman of FCT Ministerial Task Team on Enforcement of COVID-19, made the disclosure during a meeting with the Association of Abuja Park Operators in Abuja.

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Millennium Recreational Park is the largest public park in the Federal Capital City that attracts social activities.

Attah explained that the decision of the FCT Administration to close the park was part of measures to prevent the spread of the virus in the city.