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Coronavirus: Nigeria inaugurates Task Force as Buhari makes new appointment [Full list]

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The Presidential Task Force for the Control of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been been inaugurated.

The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Conference Hall in Abuja.

SGF, Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Task Force, explained that the composition will enable Nigeria deepen her multi-sectoral and inter-governmental approach to our national response.

He said actions taken by governments in different parts of the world point to the fact that coronavirua constitutes a major threat to humanity.

“At this point, let me convey the appreciation of Mr. President to the Honourable Minister of Health and his team for efficiently rising to the challenge thus far. The swiftness in dealing with the index case is globally acknowledged and appreciated. We are very proud of you all”, he said.

“The timeline for the activities of this Task Force is six (6) months and it has the following Terms of Reference that will be open for discussion during this meeting: Strengthen the national response strategy, particularly in the areas of testing, containment and management of COVID-19; Strengthen collaboration with all tiers of Government, Private Sector, Faith-Based Organizations, Civil Societies, Donors and Partners; Build awareness among the populace; Direct the deployment of any relevant national assets when necessary; Lay a foundation for scientific and medical research to address all emerging infectious diseases; and Advise Government on the declaration of national emergency as part of the containment measures when necessary.”

Mustapha disclosed that Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Sani Aliyu as the National Coordinator. He will manage the daily process, in collaboration with existing institutions and structures.

Members include the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire; Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Services, Sadiya Umar Farouq; Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu and Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed.

Others are Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmood; Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, Director General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu and WHO country Representative.

On Tuesday, a third case of coronavirus was reported in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub.

The disease has, in three months, killed claimed 6,000 people globally.

It has also affected about 150 countries with 27 in Africa.

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