Coronavirus: United Nations donates ambulances to Lagos State Government
The United Nations (UN) has donated three ambulances to the Lagos State Government as part of its support to the Government led-efforts in curbing the spread of coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria.
Penpushing reports that, the United Nations Resident-Coordinator in Nigeria Edward Kallon noted that the donation of the ambulances would undoubtedly boost the fight against disease, adding that, “the UN family stands in solidarity with the federal government of Nigeria during these trying times.”
The Resident Coordinator, who was represented by the Officer-in-Charge (OiC), World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria, Dr Fiona Braka, emphasised the assurances of the United Nations (UN) support in fighting coronavirus in Nigeria
Penpushing further reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, while receiving the keys of the ambulances thanked the United Nations (UN) for the donation of the three ambulances and especially for the support being received since the first index case of coronavirus was announced on 27 February 2020.
The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, in his remarks appreciated the United Nations(UN’s) gesture and said, “these ambulances will aid in contact tracing as well as other activities involved in bringing the last case to book.”
Penpushing also reports that, he called on the general public to continue complying with the rules and regulations set by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to ensure the spread of the virus is fully contained in the country, adding that, “other states should also emulate Lagos’ response to the pandemic” he added.
The Secretary to the Government of Nigeria, Boss Mustapha, and other members of Presidential Task Force, including the Director General Nigeria Center for Disease Control Dr Chikwe Ihekewazu and Lagos State government functionaries witnessed the hand-over ceremony.
