Presidency explains non-funding of states' fight against Coronavirus
The Presidency has
explained why the federal government is not giving funds to states to fight the
Coronavirus pandemic.
The Special Adviser
to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina who spoke on
a radio programme accused some Governors of prioritising the quest for money
over the need to overcome the disease in the state.
He also revealed why
the federal government provided funds to the Lagos state government to fight
the outbreak of the disease in the state.
Adesina said;
“The Federal
Government assisted Lagos State with N10 billion for its commitment and only
because it was satisfied that the government of Lagos started on the right
footing, rolling out proper plans and mobilising its fund to fight the pandemic.
“Lagos State was
only scouting for technical, manpower and facility supports, not financial
support.
“The Buhari
government felt obliged to lend a financial hand not because it was asked to,
but because it was convinced it should.”
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