“Our focus on trade not aid will help contribute to Nigeria’s sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.”
The Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Claire Ireland, says the country’s focus on trade, not aid will help contribute to Nigeria’s sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
The high commissioner opines that though Australia’s seat on the Executive Board of WFP, the country also ensured Africa received a timely allocation of resources to deal with COVID-19. She noted that a key priority for both countries is the development of an effective vaccine that is affordable and easily accessible to all.
She said “We are long-term funders of global health emergency, preparedness and response programs including AUD 35 million to WHO and the United Nations’ Emergency Response Fund. She noted “an honest and independent assessment of events will be critical as we emerge from the pandemic and seek to improve our response to future crises.
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