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General News of Monday, 27 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

We are not getting support from Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 - Ganduje

Abdullahi Ganduje Abdullahi Ganduje

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has said that the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has deprived his state of the support needed in its fight against coronavirus.

Ganduje made the allegation during an interview with BBC Hausa where he also revealed that the laboratory for testing in the state has suspended operations.

He said, “We are in a serious problem. I can tell you the situation is really bad and scary. Because what we solely rely upon in fighting the disease is the testing centre.

“This laboratory suspended its operation five or six days ago. There is also a shortage of sample collection equipment. It is not a common equipment that you can go and buy in the market. Those whose samples were collected are still waiting to know their fate.

"The problem (is) with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. Even its Director-General was in Kano. He spent a night there, but we have not heard from him again. The minister (of health) too knows the laboratory is not working.

"There is serious problem. We have been complaining that Kano needs more than one testing centre, right from the beginning of this (pandemic).”

On if Kano State is getting support from the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Ganduje responded saying:

“Sincerely speaking, we are not getting deserved attention. If these equipment (testing centre) are under our control, we will do our best to make sure it works properly. But we are not getting the needed support and cooperation from Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.”