The lawmakers in the upper legislative chamber say they will
be donating 50 percent of their salaries from March to support the fight
against coronavirus.
The country has so far recorded 111 coronavirus cases and
one death. President Muhammadu Buhari has since ordered the complete lockdown
of the federal capital territory (FCT), Lagos and Ogun states as measures to
check the spread of the virus.
In a statement on Monday, Godiya Akwashiki, senate
spokesman, said the monthly contribution would be sustainable until the country
is declared free of the disease.
Akwashiki said the senate is ready to do whatever it takes
to ensure that the country is free of the disease.
“After due consultations following a keen review of the
national efforts to contain the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, the Senate
wishes to announce that from March, 2020, Distinguished Senators will be
donating 50 per cent of their salaries to these efforts to stop the spread of
the disease, otherwise known as COVID-19, in our country,” he said.
“This monthly contribution from the Upper Legislative
Chamber will be sustained until Nigeria is declared safe from the ravages of
this deadly disease.
“The Senate commends the efforts of President Muhammadu
Buhari and the administration towards the goal of securing our nation against
this plague.
“The Senate commends all agencies of the Federal and state
levels for working in collaboration to protect public health across the
country. It also acknowledges the patriotic response of public-spirited individuals
and organisations who have contributed in one way or the other in support of
this fight.
“The Senate further appeals to the citizens to comply with
the directives on social distancing and observance of basic rules of hygiene as
explained by public health officials as the most effective way to protect
ourselves, families and country against COVID-19.
“This is a global adversity that is testing the wit and
resilience of mankind all over the world. By staying resolute and each of us
responsibly playing their role, COVID-19 like all epidemics before it will soon
be pushed into history.”
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