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EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by phemmyjohnson: 1:01pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has declared the control and containment of the Ebola virus in Nigeria, a national emergency. In a statement sent out on Friday and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, the President admonished State governments and private day care, 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. He 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. He further 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 were taken to effectively contain the threat of the Ebola virus in line with international protocols and best practices. The statement reads: “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 day care, 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 http://ynaija.com/site/ebola-gej-wants-to-close- all-primarysecondary-schools-approves-n1-9bn- fund-details0/ |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by vitiyke(m): 1:33pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
oyment of additional personnel, screening at borders, and the procurement of required items and facilities. He further 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 were taken to effectively contain the threat of the Ebola virus in line with international protocols and best practices. The statement reads: “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.... wow. Gej is doing his best |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by EmmaOgbu(m): 2:35pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
4 what? |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by Tundeiab(m): 2:35pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
Nice move Mr. President. |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by Donfamous(m): 2:37pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
Tot they are on holiday 1 Like |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by Bigcake: 2:49pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
Donfamous: Tot they are on holidayread before you rush to comment 1 Like |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by kinxlink(m): 2:53pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
That's Gud |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by egopersonified(f): 4:13pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
So this means we would have to deal with ebola for more than another month when schs resume. Thought I read the cure was available. Btw, why does our govt always like to include how much they have earmarked for a particular project? Is it to console us that the money would make the diff? Becos we all know we would never feel the impart of these billions. Some agencies are just going to squander our money and ebola would still be ravaging Nigerians. 1 Like |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by nwaobitex: 4:54pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
ok |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by phemmyjohnson: 5:20pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
egopersonified: So this means we would have to deal with ebola for more than another month when schs resume. Thought I read the cure was available. Btw, why does our govt always like to include how much they have earmarked for a particular project? Is it to console us that the money would make the diff? Becos we all know we would never feel the impart of these billions. Some agencies are just going to squander our money and ebola would still be ravaging Nigerians.Cure was available For Nigeria I wud say NO For United States, its a YES Buh u're right, no matter how truthful the FG get, 50% of the cash still gonna hit some pipu's pocket.. |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by phemmyjohnson: 5:22pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
Donfamous: Tot they are on holidayYea!!! They meant extension of holiday period. Students shud not resume early. |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by phemmyjohnson: 5:24pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
EmmaOgbu: 4 what?Just to contain Ebola bro!! Av u ever imagined what will be of Nigeria if Ebola gets to our schools.. Children can't do without touching and playing with each other u knw... A mother will definately hug her child.. Ebola can spread at a faster rate if so... 1 Like |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by Adedayolayo(f): 6:06pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
how about summer lessons organised by some schools? |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by priscaoge(f): 6:12pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
Donfamous: Tot they are on holiday"President Jonathan appeals to State governments and private day care, 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". Nice move Sir! 2 Likes |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by johnstar(m): 6:15pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
yeah, e make sense, lets stop d spreading of dis disease abeg |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by Nobody: 6:21pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
If that will contain the spread of the deadly virus,its a good move then.. |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by Dramadiddy(m): 7:05pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
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Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by bukatyne(f): 7:38pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
Adedayolayo: how about summer lessons organised by some schools? Any parent who still sends his or her child to school in this ebola period is in OYO |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by Nobody: 8:45pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
Nice move. Surprised some peeps still have their kids in Summer classes |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by Nobody: 9:09pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
9ce move mr president. |
Re: EBOLA: President Jonathan Advises All Pry/sec Schools To Close Down Temporarily by Nobody: 9:29pm On Aug 12, 2014 |
9ce step mr president |
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