The Presidency has released the actions and measures being
taken by President Muhammadu Buhari to reduce the suffering of Nigerians after
the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an article made availableT on Thursday by
Femi Adesina, the President’s Spokesman noted that Buhari is focusing on the
future.
“There is global anxiety on what the future holds for
humanity post-COVID-19, particularly in respect of the economy, healthcare, job
security, and general wellbeing,” he said.
He noted that Nigerians are not immune from the disquietude
since they belong to the global community.
According to the Presidency, there is a checklist of some
measures that President Buhari has taken, and will further take, to make life
abundant for Nigerians.
Adesina said he hopes this would assuage the apprehension of
Nigerians.
“An economic team, headed by the Minister of Finance, Budget
and National Planning has been set up to examine the impact of COVID-19 on the
economy.
“Economic Sustainability Committee headed by the Vice
President to define a post-COVID-19 economy for Nigeria.
“Taskforce set up on the free movement of farm produce
headed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
“Plans afoot to tackle weak health systems and
infrastructure through the establishment of standard laboratories, intensive
care units, and isolation centres in all states of the Federation. The health
infrastructure will eventually be recalibrated for the good of the people, and
in readiness for future emergencies.
“As a long term measure, emphasis will be placed on
integrating local content in proven researches in the cure, and production of
materials in the health sector.
“A Fiscal Sustainability Plan to complement the suite of
monetary and banking interventions recently announced by the Central Bank of
Nigeria.
“A mass agricultural programme to be put in place.
“Major rural road construction and mass housing programmes.
“Large scale installation of residential solar systems,
utilizing mainly local materials.
“Expansion of the Social Investment Programme.
“The 2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the
Budget 2020 assumptions and targets have already been revised.
“Time-sensitive expenditures are to be prioritized over less
critical spending.
“Extant financial controls are to be strengthened to detect,
eliminate and sanction instances of waste, funds misappropriation and
corruption.”
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