Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,194,150 members, 7,953,548 topics. Date: Thursday, 19 September 2024 at 06:46 PM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over (3193 Views)
Finally, Jonathan Declares Interest In 2015 Election / Jonathan Declares Support For National Conference / Breaking News: GEJ Declares State of Emergency in selected LGAs in Borno, Yobe, Niger and Plateau. (2) (3) (4)
Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by tochukwuifeduba: 6:52pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Nigeria: President Jonathan declares national emergency on Ebola, approves N1.9 billion intervention fund Press Release- President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Friday in Abuja declared the control and containment of the Ebola virus in Nigeria, a National Emergency. Accordingly, the President has directed the Federal Ministry of Health to work in collaboration with the State Ministries of Health, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies to ensure that all possible steps are taken to effectively contain the threat of the Ebola virus in line with international protocols and best practices. President Jonathan also approved a Special Intervention Plan and the immediate release of N1. 9 billion for its implementation, to further strengthen on-going steps to contain the virus such as the establishment of additional isolation centres, case management, contact tracing, deployment of additional personnel, screening at borders, and the procurement of required items and facilities. The President commends the vigilance of aviation and health authorities in Lagos who identified and isolated the index case in Nigeria, the late Patrick Sawyer, an American-Liberian who flew into the country. He also applauds the good work of health authorities at both State and Federal levels who have traced persons who had contact with him, isolated other identified cases and embarked on massive public enlightenment. President Jonathan calls for even greater vigilance and co-operation at all levels to stop the Ebola virus from spreading further. As the effective implementation of the Federal Government’s Special Intervention Plan will require other stakeholders to take certain precautionary steps that are supportive of the government’s initiative, the President calls on members of the public to follow all directives by health authorities and report any suspected Ebola case to the nearest health facility for immediate medical attention. He also enjoins the public to desist from spreading false information about Ebola which can lead to mass hysteria, panic and misdirection, including unverified suggestions about the prevention, treatment, cure and spread of the virus. President Jonathan urges that the movement of corpses from one community to the other, and from overseas into the country should be stopped forthwith. Every death should be reported to the relevant authorities, and special precautions should be taken in handling corpses. Religious and political groups, spiritual healing centres, families, associations and other bodies should, in the meantime, discourage gatherings and activities that may unwittingly promote close contact with infected persons or place others at risk. Public enlightenment agencies, including privately-owned media organs should support government’s efforts and disseminate correct information in all Nigerian languages, about preventive personal hygiene measures, the nature of the Ebola virus, modes of transmission and consequential steps to be taken in the event of infection. President Jonathan appeals to State governments and private daycare, nursery, primary and secondary schools owners to consider the option of extending the current school holiday until such a time when a national reassessment of the level of the Ebola threat is conducted. The President further directs the National Emergency Management Agency and similar agencies at the state level to strengthen their public enlightenment campaigns and to use their networks to distribute hand sanitisers and other protective items nationwide. He has also directed the aviation and health authorities to embark on immediate intensification of the screening of travelers at all the nation’s borders. President Jonathan reassures everyone that the Government of Nigeria will continue to take every step, deploy all resources, and mobilize every support and assistance to check the spread of Ebola in the country. Medical workers and other health professionals are expected to regard this declaration of a National Emergency as a patriotic call to duty and service. Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) August 8, 2014 https://m.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/166274-nigeria-president-jonathan-declares-national-emergency-on-ebola-approves-n1-9-billion-intervention-fund.html |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by tunwumi: 7:00pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
That's chicken change for boys to shared |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Johnolis(m): 7:01pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Randerl: 7:04pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
GEJ smh 1 Like
|
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by jieta: 7:05pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
a bold step mr presido, before we all perish 2 Likes |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by meforyou1(m): 7:06pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
E no go ever better for this sawyer that brought Ebola to lagos. 2 Likes |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by otokx(m): 7:07pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Topic is misleading. 1 Like |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by lomaxx: 7:13pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
1.9 billion naira. Another potential avenue for a looting spree. 1 Like |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by obamartins(m): 7:15pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Good move |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Nobody: 7:21pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
God just blessed some pot bellies in the health sector with N1.9billion. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Plus10(m): 7:22pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Nyc move Mr.President...we appreciate your good work even though there are still more work to do! |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by armadeo(m): 7:34pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
otokx: Topic is misleading. I quite agree. Once again kpa kpa kpa e son reach front page. O boy this month go sweet die. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by yomexp(m): 7:38pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
hope it's not too late |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by solid3(m): 7:46pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Right step in the right direction at the right time. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Leopantro: 7:48pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Medical workers and other health professionals are expected to regard this declaration of a National Emergency as a patriotic call to duty and service. Patriotic, my foot. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by solid3(m): 7:49pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
yomexp: hope it's not too late When did the virus get to Naija, when could d president have had a meeting n taken a decision. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Fatdon(m): 7:55pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
[b]No EBOLA for our Children ...... There has been world Alert on Ebola Virus since feb 2014, Yet our Govt didn't put measures in place to control people coming in from affected countries. Today a Nurse has been confirmed dead by Ebola and others tested positive. Why do we always like looking for umbrella after we ve been beaten by rain, We Always wait to lose match before we ban NFF, We always wait for a plain crash before we suspends outdated aircraft, What a country! By September schools will reopen, the affected people @ d moment ve families and kids. Am sure d Govt is waiting to hear outbreak of Ebola virus in a particular school before telling us their plans to protect our Children from contacting Ebola virus. Govt should start now to announce that all schools private or government owned, both Primary/ Secondary should remain on holidays until a confirmed cure or measures to counter this deadly virus is discovered and available. A dead child cannot be educated. We don't know who's gonna be next[/b] 6 Likes |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Leopantro: 7:59pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Forgive me if this sounds stupid but did he also declare any public holiday? |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Gboliwe: 8:00pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
lomaxx: 1.9 billion naira. Any of them that diverts the fund to his or her pocket will die from Ebola |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Gboliwe: 8:02pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Fatdon: [b]No EBOLA for our Children ...... There hasTypical mediocre. Always blaming someone else but himself. Did you even read the OP? Go back and read it to see how silly you sound 4 Likes |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Nobody: 8:10pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Soldiers take over? |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by yomexp(m): 8:10pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
solid3:it has been declared an epidemic in other west african countries since february. the question is why did he waited till it got to our shores before taking action? now imagine how nice it would have been had he released this 1.9 billion in february for prevention. it would have saved us all from this national embarrassment and an impending calamity. 1 Like |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Nobody: 8:18pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Butoneday2(m): 8:34pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
meforyou1: E no go ever better for this sawyer that brought Ebola to lagos. meforyou1: E no go ever better for this sawyer that brought Ebola to lagos.I hear say na APC members invite am? |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by bloodykiller: 8:44pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
lomaxx: 1.9 billion naira. Nigerians and low mentality Wait till you die you go no say moni no dey buy life 3 Likes |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Nobody: 9:31pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
A working president we have. Waiting for my own share of the hand sanitisers. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by MisterLongman(m): 10:05pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Which one be soldiers to take over....... Abeg ebola has created enough panic ooo |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Giannakopoulos(f): 10:09pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Nobody: 10:15pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
solid3:Before it got to naija, when it was still trending in Liberia and co. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by mez(m): 11:20pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
Leopantro: Medical workers and other health professionals are expected to regard this declaration of a National Emergency as a patriotic call to duty and service. The first victim of Ebola is dead. The poor doctor is quarantined, and abandoned as I hear. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Nobody: 11:26pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
yomexp: too late to cry when d head is off... all hands on deck...in taking precautions everyone needs to be cautious/alert now.. |
Re: Breaking! Jonathan Declares State Of Emergency Over Ebola. Soldiers To Take Over by Aitee1: 11:34pm On Aug 08, 2014 |
The state of emergency move I get but the soldiers taking over is what I don't get, Ebola na Shekau Exchange our oil with the secret serum let's all go back and farm 1 Like |
Comparing The Appointments Of GEJ With That Of PMB. Who Is More Fairer? / Riot In Owerri Over Demolition Of -llegal Structures / Let Us Give Update On Status Of Ongoing Work On Lagos Ibadan Expressway
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 54 |