The federal government has inaugurated a 14 member presidential Task force on the control of COVID-19.
At the inaguration in Abuja, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha urged the committee to engage in scientific research to addressing all emerging infectious diseases rounding the Virus.
The SGF said the composition of the Task Force would enable Nigeria deepen her multisectoral and inter-governmental approach to national response.
He maintained that the approach would be firm, scientific, methodical and strategic.
Mr Mustapha said the TaskForce has 6 months to complete their assignment.
He gave the Terms of Reference to include 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.
Others are 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.
The SGF said Presidential Task Force were carefully selected as follows:
Secretary to the Government of the Federation – Chairman
Minister of Health, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Interior, Minister of Aviation, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Services.
Others include: Minister of Education, Minister of Information and Culture, Minister of State Health, Minister of Environment, Director-General, Department of State Services
Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control; and WHO Country Representative.
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