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
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That's chicken change for boys to shared

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GEJ smh

a bold step mr presido, before we all perish

E no go ever better for this sawyer that brought Ebola to lagos.

Topic is misleading.

1.9 billion naira.

Another potential avenue for a looting spree.

Good move

God just blessed some pot bellies in the health sector with N1.9billion.

Nyc move Mr.President...we appreciate your good work even though there are still more work to do!

otokx: Topic is misleading.

I quite agree.


Once again kpa kpa kpa e son reach front page. O boy this month go sweet die.

hope it's not too late

Right step in the right direction at the right time.

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.

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.

[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]

Forgive me if this sounds stupid but did he also declare any public holiday?

lomaxx: 1.9 billion naira.

Another potential avenue for a looting spree.

Any of them that diverts the fund to his or her pocket will die from Ebola

Fatdon: [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]

Typical mediocre. Always blaming someone else but himself. Did you even read the OP? Go back and read it to see how silly you sound

Soldiers take over?

solid3:

When did the virus get to Naija, when could d president have had a meeting n taken a decision.

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.

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?

lomaxx: 1.9 billion naira.

Another potential avenue for a looting spree.

Nigerians and low mentality
Wait till you die you go no say moni no dey buy life

A working president we have. Waiting for my own share of the hand sanitisers.

Which one be soldiers to take over....... Abeg ebola has created enough panic ooo

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solid3:
when could d president have had a meeting n taken a decision.

Before it got to naija, when it was still trending in Liberia and co.

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.

Patriotic, my foot.

The first victim of Ebola is dead. The poor doctor is quarantined, and abandoned as I hear.

yomexp:
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.

too late to cry when d head is off...


all hands on deck...in taking precautions

everyone needs to be cautious/alert now..

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