“The COVID-19 pandemic has strained the nation’s health, social and economic systems, yet our resolve to work together to contain it remains unflinching...'
The coronavirus pandemic has provided opportunity for Nigeria to reset critical sectors of the economy, the Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has said.
He said the scope of intervention envisaged by the promoters of the scheme, will lead to job creation, saying the Federal Government owed a depth of gratitude to the NSIA for being “a credible government agency” and for the establishment of “this Global Support Fund.” “The COVID-19 pandemic has strained the nation’s health, social and economic systems, yet our resolve to work together to contain it remains unflinching. Against this background, we are thrilled to partner with Global Citizen in launching the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund, as the Fund Manager,” Orji said.
Aig-Imoukhuede said the fund is also intended to be used to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19, including providing support for the most vulnerable, as well as for those with mental issues, sexual abuse and other illnesses.
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