Ministers have supported the Federal Government’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country by donating 50% of their March 2020 salaries.
Coordinator of the donation by the 43 ministers, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, said it was a gesture of solidarity for the Federal Government’s efforts.
”This global virus outbreak will require nations, continents and smaller communities to pull together to contribute their resources and support one another. This will facilitate an early resolution of the problem,” she said.
The ministers commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his leadership role in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Buhari revealed last Thursday that the Federal Government has released N10 billion to Lagos State Government to aid the fight against the disease.
Buhari said government also gave N5billion to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. On Friday night, the NCDC said confirmed coronavirus cases in Nigeria stood at 81.
There was one fatality and three persons have been discharged.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has suspended the impending decision to close Marine Bridge till further notice
A press statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde stated that the decision was based on the focus to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the need to evoke the social distancing strategy, especially in the construction sector, to further curb the spread of the virus.
Oladeinde said a new date for the planned repair works of the bridge shall be communicated in due course.
Lagos State Government is however advising Lagosians to still stay at home and practice social distancing unless the trip is really essential.