Coronavirus: We Will Contain Disease – Nigerian Governors

Kayode Fayemi, the chairman of the Nigeria Governor’s Forum has assured Nigerians that the deadly Coronavirus disease would be contained and prevented from spreading.

Speaking in a statement on Saturday, the Ekiti state governor said all resources would be deployed to fight the deadly disease.

“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.

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“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.

“We will deploy all resources available to respond and contain further spread of the virus.”