Coronavirus: Govs Appeal For Calm, Give Directives

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says the forum has initiated emergency and surveillance responses in all the 36 states of the federation to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

NGF Chairman and Governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, in a statement, over the weekend, disclosed that huge resources have been deployed to tackle the global epidemic.

Recall that the first case of Coronavirus patient in Nigeria, an Italian, precisely Lagos, was recorded on Friday.

Fayemi urged citizens, who notice symptoms of the viral disease, to self-quarantine themselves in the nearest health facility, adding that the forum is monitoring the situation.

Part of the statement reads that, “Since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was designated as a global epidemic, the State Governments have been strengthening emergency response preparedness and capabilities in conjunction with the Federal Government and all other relevant Agencies.

“In response to the first case reported, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has already activated its National Emergency Operations Centre and is working closely with Lagos State Ministry of Health to respond to this case and implement firm control measures to prevent further widespread.

“As a forum of proactive Governors, we have initiated surveillance and emergency response in all states to ensure that quick response and attention is given to anyone showing symptoms of the disease.

“We encourage the citizens to self-quarantine if they notice symptoms related to the viral disease and contact the nearest health facility within the states. We will deploy all resources available to respond and contain further spread of the virus.

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