Monday, July 28, 2025
  • REPORT A STORY
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • CONTACT
WITHIN NIGERIA
  • HOME
  • FEATURES
  • NEWS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • FACT CHECK
  • MORE
    • VIDEOS
    • GIST
    • PIECE (ARTICLES)
No Result
View All Result
WITHIN NIGERIA
  • HOME
  • FEATURES
  • NEWS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • FACT CHECK
  • MORE
    • VIDEOS
    • GIST
    • PIECE (ARTICLES)
No Result
View All Result
WITHIN NIGERIA
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • FEATURES
  • NEWS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • FACT CHECK
  • MORE

Nigerian governors speak on emergence of coronavirus

by Adejayan Gbenga Gsong
February 29, 2020
in National
Reading Time: 1 min read
A A
0
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has announced plan to deploy massive resources towards forestalling the spread of Coronavirus.

The first case in Nigeria was recorded in Lagos on Thursday and the federal government has warned against increase in prices of protective products.

In a statement at the weekend, NGF Chairman and Governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, said that the governors have initiated monitoring infrastructure to ensure that quick response and attention was given to anyone showing symptoms.

Fayemi assured that resources would be deployed across states to contain further spread of the virus.

READ ALSO

TRIBUTE: Muhammadu Buhari, ex-Nigerian leader and the political king of North

Three Events Former President Buhari Will Be Remembered For As He Passes On

Tinubu’s ₦38 Trillion Loan Sparks Fear as Nigeria’s Debt May Rise to ₦182 Trillion

How the IPOB sit-at-home order killed over 700 people in four years

TRIBUTE: Peter Rufai: Nigerian Prince who jettisoned Royal trappings for football

He urged citizens to desist from the spread of fake news and misinformation “that can trigger fear, panic and chaos”.

He noted that since coronavirus was designated as a global epidemic, state governments have been strengthening emergency response preparedness and capabilities in conjunction with the Federal Government and other 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.

“The goal is to respond to this case and implement firm control measures to prevent spread.

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

Th statement encouraged 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”, Fayemi added.

RELATED STORYPosts

National

TRIBUTE: Muhammadu Buhari, ex-Nigerian leader and the political king of North

by Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo
July 15, 2025
President Muhammadu Buhari
Analysis

Three Events Former President Buhari Will Be Remembered For As He Passes On

by Caleb Ijioma
July 14, 2025

Discussion about this post

JUST IN

Niger boat mishap leaves 13 dead

by Afolabi Hakim
20:03 Jul 27, 2025

The boat mishap happened around 11:45 am on Saturday morning while the…

WITHIN NIGERIA

WITHIN NIGERIA MEDIA LTD.

NEWS, MULTI MEDIA

WITHIN NIGERIA is an online news media that focuses on authoritative reports, investigations and major headlines that springs from National issues, Politics, Metro, Entertainment; and Articles.

Follow us on social media:

CORPORATE LINKS

  • About
  • Contacts
  • Report a story
  • Advertisement
  • Content Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
 
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Ethics Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • WHO IS WITHIN NIGERIA?
  • CONTACT US
  • PRIVACY
  • TERMS

© 2022 WITHIN NIGERIA MEDIA LTD. designed by WebAndName

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • FEATURES
  • NEWS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • FACT CHECK
  • MORE
    • VIDEOS
    • GIST
    • PIECE (ARTICLES)

© 2022 WITHIN NIGERIA MEDIA LTD. designed by WebAndName