The United Arab Emirates has donated over 7.5 tonnes of medical supplies to the Nigerian Government as aid to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
The consignment which contains over 5,000 personal protective equipment and other medical supplies arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the nation’s capital on Saturday.
While donating the items, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Fahad Al Taffaq who was represented by the Deputy Ambassador, Khalifa Al Mehrizi said concerted efforts across board remain key to effective mitigation of the socio-economic effect of the pandemic.
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Receiving the donation, Director of Drugs and Vaccine, Federal Ministry of Health, Olubukola Ajayi said the Nigerian Government welcomes all the support it can get to fight the global disease and save lives.
The medical aid donation is an initiative of the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to provide support for Nigeria’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Source : Ait.live
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