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General News of Friday, 8 May 2020

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COVID-19: Presidency explains why FG is not giving money to states

Femi Adesina Femi Adesina

The Presidency has explained why the Federal Government is not giving money to State Governments to assist them in their fight against COVID-19.

Speaking in a radio program, Special Adviser to the President, Femi Adesina stated that state governors are prioritizing money over the fight against COVID-19.

He also revealed that the Lagos State Government received funds from the FG because of the level of progress seen in the state's fight against the virus.

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.”