The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the understanding of Nigerians on the measures, policies and efforts put in place by government at all levels to contain the dreaded Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country.
The party in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu said it regreted the inconveniences caused by the current outbreak of the virus in the country.
According to Onilu, “the inconveniences caused by the social distancing measures and flight-travel restrictions to our citizens is regrettable”, but noted that it the steps were necessary to contain the spread of the virus in the country.
The party commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of the special intervention grants to Lagos State and the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) to enable them increase their capacity to control and contain the outbreak, while also supporting other States with capacity building.
“As government continues to seek out and implement initiatives that would bring succour to Nigerians in this trying time, the party thank our international friends and partners for their show of support and goodwill.
“We also thank the many wealthy Nigerians and organizations that have supported – in cash, logistics and medical supplies – the fight against the coronavirus pandemic”.
The ruling party also applauded health workers and caregivers nationwide for the good work they are doing and for their relentless commitment to the common good, inspite of the inherent health risk to them.
The party then maintained that the fight against the deadly virus is a collective effort of all. “We all have collective and individual roles to play to get out of this global pandemic. We must pull together as one. We must continue to obey official public health guidelines and instructions and generally stay safe. Surely, we will soon be out of this global crisis.”
