stanisbaratheon:
Okay o

The way this transcript circulated so fast like wildfire is shocking. One would think it was shared before the speech even took place.



Paragraph 7 of that transcript got me thinking.

"As of today, COVID-19 has no cure. Scientists around the world are working very hard to develop a vaccine."

So the government don't even rate our own scientists. What a shame.

This is what happens when you don't fund research in high institutions, you will continue to wait for other nations to develop what to use. Consumer country.

Scientist around the world means what bro, is Nigeria not part of the world.

Who cares....the fuel pump price you said you have removed #25 or is #20 please Mr President we are still buying at #145..and you here dishing out more empty orders...

Oboy see people wey dey expect money for their account...lol

tarantino1:
Nairaland mods are confused.


One mutes a thread, the other takes it to Front Page.

Even their oga below me still dey book space


What am I saying?

Seun na joke I dey oo

Anyway Presido, your two weeks rehearsal try small but theres room for more improvement

this has to be the funniest comment on niaraland this year ah swear

PapaBaby:


Always proud of an Igbo man during crisis.....proud kee you dere

Metaphysical and Afamed wee not like this
Cc immhotep GMBuharii greenback Adaibeku sarrki blackking98 helinues ebenezar2020

I don't believe in talking I believe in doing print out more naira notes biko

Pls mr buhair where all the money weh them donate na. Make una share am o. We deh wait. quote author=Mavchamp post=87899117]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Irp5h6Wgl0

ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE #COVID19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020

1. Fellow Nigerians,

2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event the disease hits Nigeria.

3. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront what has now become both a health emergency and an economic crisis.

4. Nigeria, unfortunately, confirmed its first case on 27th February 2020. Since then, we have seen the number of confirmed cases rise slowly.

5. By the morning of March 29th, 2020, the total confirmed cases within Nigeria had risen to ninety-seven.

6. Regrettably, we also had our first fatality, a former employee of PPMC, who died on 23rd March 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this very difficult time. We also pray for quick recovery for those infected and undergoing treatment.

7. As of today, COVID-19 has no cure. Scientists around the world are working very hard to develop a vaccine.

8. We are in touch with these institutions as they work towards a solution that will be certified by international and local medical authorities within the shortest possible time.

9. For now, the best and most efficient way to avoid getting infected is through regular hygienic and sanitary practices as well as social distancing.

10. As individuals, we remain the greatest weapon to fight this pandemic. By washing our hands regularly with clean water and soap, disinfecting frequently used surfaces and areas, coughing into a tissue or elbow and strictly adhering to infection prevention control measures in health facilities, we can contain this virus.

11. Since the outbreak was reported in China, our Government has been monitoring the situation closely and studying the various responses adopted by other countries.

12. Indeed, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was one of ten global health leaders invited by the World Health Organisation to visit China and understudy their response approach. I am personally very proud of Dr Ihekweazu for doing this on behalf of all Nigerians.

13. Since his return, the NCDC has been implementing numerous strategies and programs in Nigeria to ensure that the adverse impact of this virus on our country is minimized. We ask all Nigerians to support the work the Federal Ministry of Health and NCDC are doing, led by the Presidential Task Force.

14. Although we have adopted strategies used globally, our implementation programs have been tailored to reflect our local realities.

15. In Nigeria, we are taking a two-step approach.

16. First, to protect the lives of our fellow Nigerians and residents living here and second, to preserve the livelihoods of workers and business owners to ensure their families get through this very difficult time in dignity and with hope and peace of mind.

17. To date, we have introduced healthcare measures, border security, fiscal and monetary policies in our response. We shall continue to do so as the situation unfolds.

18. Some of these measures will surely cause major inconveniences to many citizens. But these are sacrifices we should all be willing and ready to make for the greater good of our country.

19. In Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19, there is no such thing as an overreaction or an under reaction. It is all about the right reaction by the right agencies and trained experts.

20. Accordingly, as a Government, we will continue to rely on guidance of our medical professionals and experts at the Ministry of Health, NCDC and other relevant agencies through this difficult time.

21. I therefore urge all citizens to adhere to their guidelines as they are released from time to time.

22. As we are all aware, Lagos and Abuja have the majority of confirmed cases in Nigeria. Our focus therefore remains to urgently and drastically contain these cases, and to support other states and regions in the best way we can.

23. This is why we provided an initial intervention of fifteen billion Naira (N15b) to support the national response as we fight to contain and control the spread.

24. We also created a Presidential Task Force (PTF) to develop a workable National Response Strategy that is being reviewed on a daily basis as the requirements change. This strategy takes international best practices but adopts them to suit our unique local circumstances.

25. Our goal is to ensure all States have the right support and manpower to respond immediately.

26. So far, in Lagos and Abuja, we have recruited hundreds of ad-hoc staff to man our call centers and support our tracing and testing efforts.

27. I also requested, through the Nigeria Governors Forum, for all State Governments to nominate Doctors and Nurses who will be trained by the NCDC and Lagos State Government on tactical and operational response to the virus in case it spreads to other states.

28. This training will also include medical representatives from our armed forces, paramilitary and security and intelligence agencies.

29. As a nation, our response must be guided, systematic and professional. There is a need for consistency across the nation. All inconsistencies in policy guidelines between Federal and State agencies will be eliminated.

30. As I mentioned earlier, as at this morning we had ninety-seven confirmed cases. Majority of these are in Lagos and Abuja. All the confirmed cases are getting the necessary medical care.

31. Our agencies are currently working hard to identify cases and people these patients have been in contact with.

32. The few confirmed cases outside Lagos and Abuja are linked to persons who have travelled from these centres.

33. We are therefore working to ensure such inter state and intercity movements are restricted to prevent further spread.

34. Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020. This restriction will also apply to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two States.

35. All citizens in these areas are to stay in their homes. Travel to or from other states should be postponed. All businesses and offices within these locations should be fully closed during this period.

36. The Governors of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Minister of the FCT have been notified. Furthermore, heads of security and intelligence agencies have also been briefed.

37. We will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases. We will ensure the treatment of confirmed cases while restricting further spread to other States.

38. This order does not apply to hospitals and all related medical establishments as well as organizations in health care related manufacturing and distribution.

39. Furthermore, commercial establishments such as;

a. food processing, distribution and retail companies;

b. petroleum distribution and retail entities,

c. power generation, transmission and distribution companies; and

d. private security companies are also exempted.

40. Although these establishments are exempted, access will be restricted and monitored.

41. Workers in telecommunication companies, broadcasters, print and electronic media staff who can prove they are unable to work from home are also exempted.

42. All seaports in Lagos shall remain operational in accordance with the guidelines I issued earlier. Vehicles and drivers conveying essential cargoes from these Ports to other parts of the country will be screened thoroughly before departure by the Ports Health Authority.

43. Furthermore, all vehicles conveying food and other essential humanitarian items into these locations from other parts of the country will also be screened thoroughly before they are allowed to enter these restricted areas.

44. Accordingly, the Hon. Minister of Health is hereby directed to redeploy all Port Health Authority employees previously stationed in the Lagos and Abuja Airports to key roads that serve as entry and exit points to these restricted zones.

45. Movements of all passenger aircraft, both commercial and private jets, are hereby suspended. Special permits will be issued on a needs basis.

46. We are fully aware that such measures will cause much hardship and inconvenience to many citizens. But this is a matter of life and death, if we look at the dreadful daily toll of deaths in Italy, France and Spain.

47. However, we must all see this as our national and patriotic duty to control and contain the spread of this virus. I will therefore ask all of us affected by this order to put aside our personal comfort to safeguard ourselves and fellow human beings. This common enemy can only be controlled if we all come together and obey scientific and medical advice.

48. As we remain ready to enforce these measures, we should see this as our individual contribution in the war against COVID-19. Many other countries have taken far stricter measures in a bid to control the spread of the virus with positive results.

49. For residents of satellite and commuter towns and communities around Lagos and Abuja whose livelihoods will surely be affected by some of these restrictive measures, we shall deploy relief materials to ease their pains in the coming weeks.

50. Furthermore, although schools are closed, I have instructed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to work with State Governments in developing a strategy on how to sustain the school feeding program during this period without compromising our social distancing policies. The Minister will be contacting the affected States and agree on detailed next steps.

51. Furthermore, I have directed that a three month repayment moratorium for all TraderMoni, MarketMoni and FarmerMoni loans be implemented with immediate effect.

52. I have also directed that a similar moratorium be given to all Federal Government funded loans issued by the Bank of Industry, Bank of Agriculture and the Nigeria Export Import Bank.

53. For on-lending facilities using capital from international and multilateral development partners, I have directed our development financial institutions to engage these development partners and negotiate concessions to ease the pains of the borrowers.

54. For the most vulnerable in our society, I have directed that the conditional cash transfers for the next two months be paid immediately. Our Internally displaced persons will also receive two months of food rations in the coming weeks.

55. We also call on all Nigerians to take personal responsibility to support those who are vulnerable within their communities, helping them with whatever they may need.

56. As we all pray for the best possible outcome, we shall continue planning for all eventualities.

57. This is why I directed that all Federal Government Stadia, Pilgrims camps and other facilities be converted to isolation centers and makeshift hospitals.

58. My fellow Nigerians, as a Government, we will avail all necessary resources to support the response and recovery. We remain committed to do whatever it takes to confront COVID-19 in our country.

59. We are very grateful to see the emerging support of the private sector and individuals to the response as well as our development partners.

60. At this point, I will ask that all contributions and donations be coordinated and centralized to ensure efficient and impactful spending. The Presidential Task Force remains the central coordinating body on the COVID-19 response.

61. I want to assure you all that Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies with a role to play in the outbreak response are working hard to bring this virus under control.

62. Every nation in the world is challenged at this time. But we have seen countries where citizens have come together to reduce the spread of the virus.

63. I will therefore implore you again to strictly comply with the guidelines issued and also do your bit to support Government and the most vulnerable in your communities.

64. I will take this opportunity to thank all our public health workforce, health care workers, port health authorities and other essential staff on the frontlines of the response for their dedication and commitment. You are true heroes.

65. I thank you all for listening. May God continue to bless and protect us all.
[/b]
President Muhammadu Buhari
29th March 2020.[/quote]

Officialgarri:
We Nigerians are proud of our Darling President. Your good speech serves as a motivation to stand firm and unshaken in this time perilous time.
We pray for quick recovery of those infected and those who aren't aware they carry the virus already.

Including your barawo bubu? Or why is the cameraman wearing face mask while recording his speech



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Officialgarri:
We Nigerians are proud of our Darling President. Your good speech serves as a motivation to stand firm and unshaken in this time perilous time.

We pray for quick recovery of those infected and those who aren't aware they carry the virus already.
Only ignorable minority will not agree with me. The rest of Nigerians have no problems with the President's speech

It was an excellent speech and the right measures were taken by the President and the relevant agencies especially that of the initial 14 day period lock down of Lagos, Ogun States and the FCT. I was a supporter of the President in 2015 and even campaigned for him but I am now a critic of the President. With these excellent speech by the President and the measures taken by him, the Presidential Task Force and other relevant agencies if they are fully implemented and there are no policy somersaults and Nigerian citizens obey the authorities and accept medical advice, I just might change my mind on President Muhammadu Buhari. I rest my case.
My 2 cents.

rirri828:
Corona Virus is just a repackaged Malaria bioengineered to make Trump lose re-election. Most of these guys testing positive are testing positive to Malaria. Nothing more. Thank me later

SMH, another highly I.g.n0.ra.nt d0.lt!

johnmartus:
You will send to prison you will be free when coronavirus leave Nigeria.

Dictator Buhari ban starts by 11pm Monday, I can go out till 10:59PM. Ntorrrr!!!

AccessME:
I was waiting to hear where he would say CBN will release fund to be dispatched to Nigerians using their BVN

I'm not surprise Buhari can't offer Nigerians free money cause he's a (stingy) (not stinging, bees sting) fool. God!

Na now my eye don clear say we aren't receiving any free funding from this heartless president.

Fixed!

Can someone pls explain to me what the flag with blue white and green is doing there ?

omalicha2:
The curfew is from what time oo

Total lockdown dear, a full and total curfew for 24/7/Initial period of 14 days dear. You are welcome.

sapientia:

Why the face?

Lol SMH sigh

Printing new currency for me is irresponsible cos I don't that will further complicate already rise in general price Level(inflation)

hisexcellency34:
Kudos to him. I'm glad that after a lot of rehearsals, he got the pronunciation of COVID-19 correctly..

However i am unhappy because he ignored Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's advise to print more naira notes as a measure to combat Coronavirus

PapaBaby:


Always proud of an Igbo man during crisis.....proud kee you dere

corona kill u dia

The body of Esau and the voice of Jacob on display.

There is nothing this people cannot do.

Comedian MC Tagwaye voice in mind.

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The speech was not delivered in Nigeria.

Behind him is a printed Nigerian coat of arms on a white material instead of the official engraved/carved one.

Buhari is not in Nigeria. Simple.

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rirri828:
Corona Virus is just a repackaged Malaria bioengineered to make Trump lose re-election. Most of these guys testing positive are testing positive to Malaria. Nothing more. Thank me later

Since when does malaria symptoms include cough and difficulty in breathing? Since when does malaria become a sickness of white and less of a sickness to blacks? In case you don't know USA and Europe rarely have malaria. Its peculiar to Africans.Does malaria causes block in the lungs?

Dude pls think before talking and assuming

Okpotud:
corona kill u dia

Your family you mean.

The president@ no.54 of his speech said the immediate transfer of cash for two months and we have not started seeing anything like cash to stock up ooo

Pmb a pussycat with 9 lives,d same person wailers said they saw him coughing blood.

jsb:
Who cares....the fuel pump price you said you have removed #25 or is #20 please Mr President we are still buying at #145..and you here dishing out more empty orders...

Not true. I bought 20 litres at N 125/ litre , a few bhours ago.