Test Madagascar COVID-19 drug first - Shehu Sani advises Buhari

Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has advised the Buhari regime to test the Madagascar COVID-19 drug before approving it for usage in Nigeria.

SGF Boss Mustapha, the chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, while speaking in Abuja had expressed Nigeria's interest in the drug which the leaders of Madagascar claim cures COVID-19.

MyNigeria.com reported that a batch of the Madagascar COVID-19 drug is currently at Equitorial Guinea from where it will be airlifted to Nigeria.

Reacting to the development, Shehu Sani stated that the drug should be checked to see if it doesn't have any side-effects before it is approved for usage.

He tweeted: “Madagascan #COVID19 remedy should be clinically and scientifically tested.

“Once it’s found to be effective and with no serious side effects, it should be approved, purchased in bulk quantities and supplied to our clinics.

“If there are serious issues with the remedy, it should be discarded.”

Madagascan #COVID19 remedy should be clinically & scientifically tested:Once it’s found to be effective & with no serious side effects,it should be approved,purchased in bulk quantities & supplied to our clinics.If there are serious issues with the remedy,it should be discarded.

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) May 11, 2020