The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the Federal Government to impose a lock-down on persons under surveillance to contain the Ebola Virus Disease which has become a security threat.

The NLC General Secretary, Mr Peter Ozo-Eson told reporters in Abuja on Wednesday that the government had handled the situation well so far.

He, however, pointed out that there were still some lapses in the system, as some persons suspected to have contracted the Ebola Virus Disease escaped surveillance or isolation centres.

He advised workers not to panic but to adhere conscientiously to all instructions, take necessary precautions and give information on any suspected case around.

Since the outbreak of the ebola disease, at least 1,500 deaths have been reported in West Africa, 6 of which occurred in Nigeria.

Ebola was brought into Nigeria by a Liberian-American man, Patrick Sawyer, who died on July 25.