Fed Govt laments rising an infection amongst VIPs

 Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja

THE Presidential Process Drive (PTF) on COVID-19 lamented  the  rise of optimistic instances of the virus amongst folks in positions of authority.

It stated the event was  a menace to governance and safety within the nation.

Chairman of the PTF, Mr Boss Mustapha, raised the alarm throughout the each day briefing of  the  activity drive   in Abuja on Monday.

Noting that the rise within the variety of distinguished public officers and different extremely positioned Nigerians  that had examined optimistic for the virus   had additional confirmed that COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate,  Mustapha  charged Nigerians to be vigilant

He, nonetheless, assured that  the PTF would step up its sensitisation technique in opposition to the lethal  virus.

His phrases: “Of latest, now we have witnessed a excessive price of optimistic instances, particularly amongst folks in authority. This has a direct affect on governance and safety of our nation.

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“We urge that vigilance and care must be exhibited by all Nigerians no matter standing. This virus doesn’t discriminate and the PTF shall maintain sustaining its sensitisation messaging.

“The  PTF calls on all Nigerians to additionally stay vigilant and this name is underscored by international and nationwide developments within the final one week, particularly all through the weekend. Within the final one week, now we have witnessed a resurgence in international locations that have been famous as having efficiently contained or containing the unfold of the virus.

Mustapha, who can also be the Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation  (SGF) stated  the PTF yesterday  met with the heads of safety   to   “chart a refined course in view of the truth that COVID-19 is a worldwide well being problem.”