M-OLANIYI ODEBODE

Despite all the time that’s been lost, we can still make real progress against the virus, protect people from the economic fallout, and more safely approach something closer to normal if we start making better policy decisions now. vox.com/2020/5/13/2124…

The Presidential Task Force on Control of COVID-19 briefed me today. I remain very grateful for the hard work that they are putting into this national assignment. I have no doubt that with all these efforts, Nigeria will triumph over this pandemic.

Some good news: states that started social distancing early and aggressively, like California, have avoided overwhelmed health care systems. It’s critical that we continue to listen to the evidence and experts and practice social distancing. npr.org/sections/healt…

Many of our citizens are daily wage workers and the President has expressed concerns about this. We are now thinking of ways to provide succour for the period they are unable to work.

Social distancing bends the curve and relieves some pressure on our heroic medical professionals. But in order to shift off current policies, the key will be a robust system of testing and monitoring – something we have yet to put in place nationwide. nytimes.com/2020/04/06/ups…

Generations of Nigerians will forever remember that the Olusegun Obasanjo’s library is a product of Fraud, Extortion and Corruption. ~ Professor Wole Soyinka, 2015

Coronavirus: Buhari Govt under fire as China kicks out Igbo indigenes [VIDEO] - Daily Post Nigeria dailypost.ng/2020/04/08/cor…

As we rise above the challenges thrown up by the Coronavirus pandemic, we are grateful for the young Nigerians developing and contributing innovative tech solutions to confront #Covid19.

We've seen all too terribly the consequences of those who denied warnings of a pandemic. We can't afford any more consequences of climate denial. All of us, especially young people, have to demand better of our government at every level and vote this fall. latimes.com/politics/story…

As a government we are very mindful of the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak, on the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians, and on the national economy. In that regard, I just received a briefing from the Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Petroleum, CBN Governor and GMD, NNPC

The coronavirus is moving swiftly, and our communities cannot afford for us to wait. House Democrats will continue to work relentlessly and in a bipartisan way to lift up American families and workers. #FamiliesFirst speaker.gov/newsroom/4320-0

Here’s a useful summary of the current best thinking among public health experts on how we need to approach the fight against COVID-19 in the coming weeks. nytimes.com/2020/03/22/hea…

v. If and when the need arises, any national assets required for use in the response to COVID-19 shall be mobilized and deployed; vi. @NigeriaGov is at the highest level, engaging with State Governors in order to ensure a collaborative and effective response to #COVID19

God has allowed COVID-19 to afflict the human race only to redirect our steps back to Him. We have so distorted God’s Word to suit our own human weaknesses and satisfy our greed, even in supposed Holy Places. We should collectively ask for forgiveness & it will all end in praise

Protecting Nigerians from the Coronavirus is a key priority for us as a Government. We have the Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) working round-the-clock with several other agencies, as well as State Governments, to ensure this.

Some great stories of big-hearted people coming up with new ways to come together—even while remaining apart—to help the vulnerable who face some very tough times ahead. washingtonpost.com/local/neighbor…

.@NigeriaGov will embark on the following: - review of 2020 budget - prioritize health sector infrastructure to respond to the threats posed by COVID-19 - securitization of government debt - design and institutionalization of a revenue stabilization program - cost-cutting

GREAT DECISION TAKEN BY A GREAT PRESIDENT!!!

Watch this. It shows why we should all do the right thing and stay home to the fullest extent possible. All of us can help slow the spread of the virus, protecting the elderly, the vulnerable, and each other. washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/…