9jaCritic90:
Negative reactions have trailed the decision by the Federal Government to accept the offer of assistance from the Chinese Medical Team in the ongoing fight against coronavirus in Nigeria. At the forefront of this skewed and one-sided antagonism was the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The group described the government’s decision as ill-timed and inappropriate.

In a quest to sway public opinion and curry sentiment, the NMA further claimed that the spike in the number of cases recorded in Italy including fatality rate occurred shortly after the arrival of a similar medical team from China. Furthermore, the group described the move as embarrassing and spiteful to Nigerian health workers who have been working tirelessly to curb the spread of COVID- 19 in the country.

Admittedly, the efforts of Nigerian health workers in the prevention, containment and treatment of the virus cannot be wished away. They have demonstrated professionalism and commitment, the kind the nation had rarely witnessed.
While their efforts deserve national commendation, it is said that the cardinal ground for vehemently kicking against the arrival of the Chinese is the fact that they do not want to share their glory when all this is over. Obviously, the group would never admit this.

As a medical practitioner, I know the antics of the group, but this isn’t time to do that. National health emergency of this dimension requires the deployment of ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR THE CONTAINMENT OF THE CHALLENGE. COVID-19 ought to be regarded as a common enemy which can only be defeated with solidarity and cooperation.

For those afraid that the presence of China could worsen the situation, they are yet to see the economic importance of the nation to China. China has more to gain by ensuring that Nigeria gets back on its feet as soon as possible. Aside from the fact that Nigeria is currently has a robust balance of trade with China, the economic war between China and the US has made Nigeria, as the largest economy in Africa, one other most beautiful global bride. Everyone wants Nigeria as an ally.

Life is gradually returning to normal in China with special reference to Wuhan city, the epicentre of this pandemic. China is opening up its factories after the lockdown and needs to start exporting its products as soon as possible to recover from the setback. They also need Nigeria to be back to normal so that business can begin to take place between both countries.

NMA was quick to make reference to the situation in Italy but failed to look at other countries like USA, Spain and United Kingdom which have recorded more cases even and deaths without the intervention of the Chinese. The NMA failed to recall how it directed its members to embark on industrial action just a day after the first index case was recorded in Lagos without considering the implications of such action when the nation needed it most.

Already, the Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire (Dr.) has explained that the Chinese Medical team is not coming to take over the fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria as widely claimed by several media houses, but rather they are here to share their experience and offer advice on measures used in containing the disease in their country. These measures have evidently worked, like Wuhan, the epicentre of the pandemic has reopened after ten (10) weeks of lockdown.

Research, knowledge and experience sharing in medical practice, just like every other field of human endeavour is a global phenomenon aimed at improving efficiency. The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages it. Some world powers lobby for it. It brings about innovation, especially in a globalized world. This shows that Nigeria has a lot to learn from China.

Thankfully, the government has received and isolated the Medical team to ensure they are safe, in accordance with international best practice. The next issue is for the NMA and other affiliate health groups to give them all the necessary assistance. Where necessary we must learn from their experience and allow them to learn from ours too. We must allow for knowledge interplay.

Nigerians are becoming increasingly worried over the spread of this pandemic which has occasioned socio-economic uncertainties. We need our lives back. We must go back to work. If the Chinese would assist us in recovering quicker, we should cooperate with them. The welfare and general wellbeing of Nigerian are paramount, especially at this critical time.
COVID-19 must be defeated in Nigeria, whatever it takes.

Demtoks:
The Presidential inauguration may have come and gone, but the frenzy that greeted the Car that Buhari used for the next level ceremony rages on.
Curiously, I sought to find out the cost of vehicles notable leaders across various continents and regions uses. The result of the research is mind blowing as findings have revealed that the car that Buhari uses is far cheaper. In short na boi boi compared to what others use.

Follow me on this jolly ride

VLADIMIR PUTIN

➢ Russian President Vladimir Putin used his inauguration in 2018 to unveil his long awaited, armored Aurus senat limousine, the first of its kind in post-Soviet times. The presidential Cortege is covered in armored plating and weighs a total of six tons. The car runs on a 6.6 liter V12 engine, with a reported horsepower of 860, according to its manufacturers. The car is one of a fleet that cost $192 million to develop;

DONALD TRUMP

➢ The United States presidential state car (nicknamed "Cadillac One" or the Beast) is used by all US presidents after inauguration. The current model debuted on September 24th, 2018. It weighs between 15,000 to 20,000 pounds (6,800–9,100 kg). From records made available by General Motors, a whopping sum of $1.5 million was reportedly spent to make the model in 2018. Its armor plating is said to be 8 inches thick and its doors weigh as much as those on a Boeing 757 aircraft. It five-inch thick bulletproof windows contain at least five layers to put a damper on any effort by subversives. And those gigantic, nearly bus-size Goodyear tires are Kevlar-reinforced run-flats capable of keeping the Beast on the road for quite some distance if needed. The interior is sealed off from the outside world to reduce risks of a chemical attack, while special foam surrounds the fuel tank to insulate it in the event of an impact.

THERESA MAY

➢ The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom currently uses an armored, custom built Jaguar XJ Sentinel supercharged 5.0 liters V8 models. The car being use by the Prime Minister is the long-wheel base models of the Jaguar XJ. It is believed to cost about $600, 025;

EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT

➢ Egypt's president uses a black armored Mercedes Benz S-Class as the official state car. The car is valued at over $516,000;

RWANDAN PRESIDENT

➢ The President of Rwanda often uses a black armored Range Rover Sentinel, escorted by several other vehicles and police motorcycles Rwanda. The car is cost at $500,000;

MALAWIAN PRESIDENT

➢ The President of Malawi is often seen driven in an armored Black Mercedes Benz S560, a Toyota Land Cruiser or Range Rover. The Mercedes Benz S560 is priced around $131,400;

SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT

➢ The President of South Africa often uses an armored BMW 7 Series and occasionally a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. His motorcade comprises several Golf, Jeep Grand Cherokee, BMW 3 series and Mercedes-Benz ML-Class models, followed by a number of Mercedes-Benz V-Class and police cars. The armored BMW 7 Series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class is between $83,100 and $96,400)

BUHARI'S STATE CAR

During the presidential inauguration, President Buhari was seen onboard Mercedes-Benz S550. Saharareporters claim the car is valued at $20, 000. Going by the report, it is obvious, Buhari might just be driving the least expensive car.
Even E-Money and Davido could be driving more expensive cars than the nation's president. In Africa, Nigeria's official car is rated as the 6th most expensive car, despite priding herself as the giant of Africa.

Benita27:
They'd need 7 virgins to end the Sallah with.

angels09:
Op hope your brains have not​been swapped out... Please get a functional RAM and ditch the 1MB RAM you're using.
4billion in which State?

MansaMoussa:


A sensible opinion is like cold water running down a perched throat...God bless your Parents

hucienda:
[s]Generals George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Grant, Eisenhower[/s].