₦airaland Forum

AmTruth:
I think what they're looking at is that,such pupils who were fed at school can still be fed at home during this period. Since it's believe that some parents whose kids attends this public schools are poor.

So coordinating them to come and get this food at school or
Make arrangements in taking the food to their various homes as the case may be is why they need the state government effort.

Mind you government have there Datas already, but my concern is with some states who failed to join this school feeding program for their own political reasons and now they would certainly lose out over time. Because getting required data now would take a lot.

It's mission impossible my bros.Gatheringthe children in de school for feeding will defeat de whole essence of social distancing policy of NCDC.Also thinking about tracking them in their houses to feed them will be counter-productive since we av a very poor data management system in dis country.
So like I said before,dat particular point is pointless n needless at dis particular point in time.

Righteousness89:
Why will u wish a Man dead?

That's Wickedness...

No matter what u don't do dt

Do you even understand him?

caprini1:
Except for the school feeding part,which school is open at this period?

Dat is it my brother.
The money n de effort should be channeled to recruiting, training n equipping adhoc health staff to complement de few health staff we have on ground.Schools are closed till further notice.Why talking about school feeding program now?

SharpJoe:
Sense?

How?

Do you know over 50 doctors have died in Italy? We need talk of a strategy to provide safety kits for health care workers. We need an indepth study of the mistakes Italy made in care delivery and not repeat it.

What about safety masks for Citizens across the Nation. Sanitizers. The essentials come first before school feeding.

We need food chain to continue from the farms to the markets. These people will be like soldiers going to the war front. They need to be trained and kitted to keep them alive.

U observations r on points,but he has equally touched some salient points such as addressing n streamlining conflicting orders given by various state govrnors which is affecting small scale businesses without any palliative measure.He also talked abt recruitment n training of adhoc health staff by NCDC.And some oda few points dere.But I find it absurd is de point of collaborating with state govrnors to sustain school feeding program when de schools are in lockdown till further notice.Dis particular one is ridiculous n a misplaced priority.

sapientia:
ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 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 adhoc 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.


President Muhammadu Buhari
29th March 2020.

The speech make sense sharr!!

Gordson:
You are dull

The post was yersterday's

@u r dull

greatreality:
But one thing you fail to understand is that we have three major role in this world via economic, political and religion, so every subordinate have the right to find a solution to tackle the problem facing people. so if their faith demand so political means have no right to stop it since they themselves have not brought the solution to the problem, this is exactly what made the Jews to kill Jesus Christ because they thought he's trying to disobey them, and even after killing him it didn't stop the problem, instead it increase more, if a situation reach where God is seen as the least then that problem can never be solved. God is like our shadow you cannot run away from him, quote me or report me.

But our Almighty God does not live in the house built by hand.But in our hearts.So can't we find dis spiritual solution u r talking about at de confined of our homes? Think twice my brother in Christ!!

iCauseTrouble:
Nairaland should be on that list. No social distancing here

Kylekent59:
People don't practice social distancing here in Lagos.

Some people just don't like complying to safety rules.

I was overwhelming when I read one of Explorer's thread on how some countries are practising social distance.


If only our mentality could change, the rate at which people contract this virus would reduce.

If you doubt me, on Saturday, look around for a field and see for yourself if people are playing football. There your answer comes.


I came out this afternoon to get something from a store not too far from my home. I was on my mask and my hands sanitised. I was at the junction about to cross, then I saw a shuttle (just like keke) carrying full passengers( three behind, three in the middle, one at the front), as I was about crossing, they were all looking at me. I too looked at them and nodded my head to them.


My question is "don't they read news?", are they even aware of the virus?, haven't they bothered to ask people why the protective kits?

We really need to be serious about this virus.

Harbeeorlar:
This is the most useless ban i have ever seen. Will they monitor couples up and down or what? Even when they have two beds, are they sleeping with them abi what kind if rubbish do I just rubbish?

How will we survive this?

Sorry sir.Wishing you quick recovery.

ursullalinda:
People should stock up their houses so as not to be taken unawares......from the look of things next week will be tougher.

Hw many nigerians have de capacity to stock dia homes with food stuff?People are hustling for daily bread

ishitinyourmouf:
its not actually kkk, but kk. klansmen konfratanity. they are top in calabar and uyo

So two "K" and one K is not 3Ks(KKK)?

mordred44:
na u talk am oh

[quote author=mordred44 post=87636969]RED DEVILS is also involve....if u knw u knw[/quoteAyam not understanding........so all Man U fans are system men? No wonder dey make noise like parrots. ]

DenreleDave:
Riele wetin u score

Seunmohmoh nko

Makavelli nko

Slawormir Dammnnnn Niggarrr omo ale wetin u score

Froshloaded wetin u score. U no fit score pass 98

Ehn Ehn who again sef?

biGDhAp, guy with big prick




Nobody shud ask mine, I am a graduated association member

kikikikikikikiiiii

johnmattew:
u think the fastest, longest,shortest etc are Americans and Europeans problem.china does things to impress,but they are empty barrel.


where is China when it comes to space exploration, Augmented reality,quantum computing,Machine and deep learning,cloud computing,??...they are waiting to steal American, Japanese, Korean and Europeans intellectual property before they start their own.....chinese R and D is too poor.tbats the major reason why west is always ahead of China

my brother China isn't even close to where France or UK is when it comes to technology

Did I hear UK?

MajorWarren:
I called it. You can’t always rely on Anfield to get through a competition, that’s a terrible tactic. Get it right the first time.

Plus Adrian wtffffffffff

Overall a sad sad night man, we’ve been so good for quite a while now I don’t know how to cope with this loss.

Is this how the rest of y’all feel everytime with your shít teams??

Yes, also feel how shitty ur team is today.

Anny505:
Athletico defence right now

Kikikikikikikiiiii

APCHaram:
1) There was a religious riot in Kano in the mid 90's.

2) Gideon Akaluka was beheaded and his head was paraded around the streets of Kano.

3) The security agencies fingered some religious fanatics as being the instigators of the riot.

4) Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was indicted as one of those religious fanatics that instigated the religious riot.

5) Seven of the indicted were summarily executed by Gen. Sani Abacha.

6) Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was not executed because some northern leaders pleaded for his life since he is a Kano Prince (the grandson of Emir Sanusi who was deposed by the Premier of Northern Nigeria and the Sardauna of Sokoto);

7) Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was incarcerated for about two years at the Sokoto Prison.

8. He will later be forced to go on exile to Sudan where he remained until the return to democracy.

Could this be real?

Kokaine:
He strategically banned almajiri to remove volatile kids from the streets.
Funny thing is Sanusi can now run for presidency.

No,he cannot run for presidency.He was sacked!!

Man U,unah winch strong..oo for Chelsea and Man City dis season.Home n away.
De last goal though!!!!!!

We beat Everton saarraaaa!!

Titovanzel:
Local woman is excited seeing Pickford picking Chelsea's goals dutifully. Na so.

Nassooo,u be babe wer sabi!!!

Titovanzel:
Local woman is excited seeing Pickford picking Chelsea's goals dutifully. Na so.

Nasooo,u be babe wer sabi!!!!

Mrbukus:
happy birthday sir more years to come





But BABA no get babe pikin happy birthday sir more years to come





But BABA no get babe pikin

U bin want marry am?

Flier:
Try to read everything and I bet you won’t regret it.Shes a pro! I enjoyed the write up
Kudos , I got hard reading it

U got hard reading it?
.... just reading....n u got.....wot?
Dat means u r bad(er) dan de guy OP is talking abt!!!

supernigga:
sir its offside he was on the post line close to the goalkeeper, thereby obstructing the movement of the goalie.

Ok...ooo, let us leave it like dat.After all,our argument here can't reverse the decision of de referee.Lets focus on future events n leave the past behind us.Cheers!!

BabaO2:
Dem wan package 4th position for ManU, shameless people.

I tell you bro!!

Dantedasz:
I did not write the 17 rules please. It is sad that football fans and even players watch and play this game and yet do NOT know or even understand the rules governing the game.
This is my last response to all these mentions.
1. Sigurdsson the player on the floor was offside when that ball was played and was guilty of contravention of the first rule of the offside law.
2. By moving his legs out of the trajectory of the ball he interfered with play and gained an advantage and thus contravened rule 2 of the offside law.
It is not rocket science, it is comprehension and interpretation of the offside law.
Please goggle it!

I still disagree with you.The rule u r stating r all correct.But ur interpretations and de application of de rules today by de officials are all wrong.In 2012 season,west broom scored a beautiful goal against Man City but was ruled out for offside.We then asked why cos the ball didn't touch anybody on offside position.The analyst then dig into FIFA archive n brot out de offside rules n vivid explanation was offered.In dat case,de player was seen clearly covering de goalkeeper view.Various oda interpretations wer equally offered by officials of football governing body.And as much as I can remember,non of dem included lying down in floor n withdrawing leg from contact.Mind u de player wasn't standing erect which we wud av said dere was interference.Secondly, withdrawing de leg did not change the direction of the ball nor help in anyway to confuse the keeper.Or u av never seen on many occasions wer during free-kick taking some players will intentionally stay in offside position n dodge de ball by running across de ball or standing stilt till the ball pass n enter goal n referee counted it as goal on de ground dat he didn't touch de ball.So is dat one not more deceptive dan withdrawal of legs from ball?