PTF WARNS NIGERIANS TO AVOID ANY ACTIONS THAT WOULD REDUCE COVID-19 GAINS
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has warned Nigerians to avoid any actions what would reduce all efforts made in the containment of the pandemic.
Boss Mustapha, PTF Chairman, gave this warning at a COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, September 10th, 2020.
The PTF chairman stressed that the survival of the nation is important.
Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), announced that President Buhari has approved additional N8.9bn for COVID-19 hazard allowance to all medical health workers.
He said the Federal Government would give priority to the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for hospitals and isolation centres.
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In addition, the SGF said in a bid to facilitate community engagement, the PTF met with the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee on Polio and Primary Health Care, to discuss on how to control community spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
He said the Royal fathers pledged their commitment and continued support as custodians of the rich history and cultures of the people.
“We are working on replicating this dialogue around the country,” he noted.
“Also, today, the PTF briefed the National Food Security Council on the impact of COVID-19 on agriculture and the food value chain. The impact no doubt has been heavy but the government has re-calibrated its strategy for mitigating the impact.
“Last week we promised that the Chairman of INEC will join the national briefing to unveil the plans of the Commission for the Edo and Ondo Governorship elections within the COVID-19 era. I therefore welcome Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and his colleagues to the briefing. He will be available to respond to your questions,” Mustapha said.
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