The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has lauded
Cross River State for its coronavirus free status.
NCDC stated this on Monday during a verification visit to
the state.
The leader of the NCDC team, Dr. Omobolanle Olowu, lauded
the state governor, Prof Ben Ayade for his strong leadership in the battle
against the pandemic, successfully keeping it away from the state.
“The Federal Government strongly commends the action
Governor of Cross River State, Governor Ben Ayade, and his energetic team who started
response in January when others still lived in denial.
She also expressed delight at the level of compliance with
the no mask no movement policy of the government.
Speaking further, she said: “I cannot believe I did not see
one person without a face mask from the airport to this office. I guess this
explains the results in Cross River State.
“I commend the state for the great work done. We never knew
all these in Abuja. We will tell Mr. President all that we have seen.
“From all I have seen, this is a great response in Nigeria.
Cross River has honestly done well. There is a lot to learn from Cross River as
best practice for Nigeria.
“Nigeria should give Cross River State accolades for
producing face masks, face shield, PPEs in its Garment Factory,” she stated
She said the NCDC was also satisfied with the contact
tracing, surveillance and testing done so far by the state even as she
encouraged the state to do more in that regard.
“We are happy that the state has a great working
relationship with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. This is
commendable.
“Governor Ben Ayade woke up even before the rest of the
country. He shut his borders and has been working from the front line. Your
Governor is a man with foresight who believes in his people and wants to save
his people.”
Highlight of the teams visit included the official opening
of the 100-bed isolation center
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