The Presidential Task Force for the Control of Coronavirus
(COVID-19) has been been inaugurated.
The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Secretary to the
Government of the Federation (SGF) Conference Hall in Abuja.
SGF, Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Task Force, explained
that the composition will enable Nigeria deepen her multi-sectoral and
inter-governmental approach to our national response.
He said actions taken by governments in different parts of
the world point to the fact that coronavirua constitutes a major threat to
humanity.
“At this point, let me convey the appreciation of Mr.
President to the Honourable Minister of Health and his team for efficiently
rising to the challenge thus far. The swiftness in dealing with the index case
is globally acknowledged and appreciated. We are very proud of you all”, he
said.
“The timeline for the activities of this Task Force is six
(6) months and it has the following Terms of Reference that will be open for
discussion during this meeting: Strengthen the national response strategy,
particularly in the areas of testing, containment and management of COVID-19;
Strengthen collaboration with all tiers of Government, Private Sector,
Faith-Based Organizations, Civil Societies, Donors and Partners; Build
awareness among the populace; Direct the deployment of any relevant national
assets when necessary; Lay a foundation for scientific and medical research to address
all emerging infectious diseases; and Advise Government on the declaration of
national emergency as part of the containment measures when necessary.”
Mustapha disclosed that Buhari has approved the appointment
of Dr Sani Aliyu as the National Coordinator. He will manage the daily process,
in collaboration with existing institutions and structures.
Members include the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire;
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika;
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Services,
Sadiya Umar Farouq; Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu and Minister of
Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed.
Others are Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmood;
Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, Director
General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu and WHO
country Representative.
On Tuesday, a third case of coronavirus was reported in
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub.
The disease has, in three months, killed claimed 6,000
people globally.
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