The Federal government has announced that Nigeria is ready to tackle in outbreak of coronavirus in the country.
The minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and social development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq said today when she visit Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport in Abuja’s.
She said, “The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic as a Global Health Emergency due to the number of people and countries affected.
“Nigeria has responded to the pandemic challenge by mobilising all relevant government agencies to ensure our people are protected by putting in place measures for prevention of the spread of the virus, early detection and if necessary managing cases detected in the country.
“The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development’s mandate involves the protection of vulnerable citizens who are affected by disasters including biological disasters like the Coronavirus and Lassa Fever.
“To prevent outbreaks of diseases, disaster and provide succour for the vulnerable population, the ministry is tasked with coordination of responses by relevant government and non-governmental agencies in the country.
“This informed my visit today to see all the efforts that have been put in place by the relevant agencies against the Coronavirus pandemic.”
He said the Nigerian public health sector has demonstrated an effective and sustainable coordination system that is filled out on emergencies.
He said sensitisation is being made by the ministry to enable Nigerians to understand the nature of the virus.
“We are ready for the Coronavirus, we have not recorded a confirmed case of the virus but we have the ability to handle the crisis in case it happens,” he added.
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