A Briton has died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lagos, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said.
Abayomi announced the death on Twitter on Wednesday. He also confirmed that cases of coronavirus had increased to 130 in the state.
“Lagos recorded another #COVID-19 related death: a 66-year-old Briton, who travelled from India via Dubai to Lagos on 17th of March, 2020,” the commissioner wrote.
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“As of 7th of April, 2020, there are 10 new cases of #COVID-19 confirmed. The total of #COVID-19 cases in Lagos rises to 130.
“Another #COVID-19 patient was discharged after full recovery. This brings the number of discharged patients to 32.”
The leadership of the National Assembly has faulted the way the Social Investment Programme(SIP) of the Federal Government is being implemented.
It called for an enabling legislation on Tuesday in Abuja in line with global best practices.
President of Senate Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila made their reservations about the scheme at a meeting with Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Farouq.
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The meeting was also attended by top officials of the ministry, Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy Speaker Idris Wase and other principal officers and members from both Chambers.
The meeting was convened by the leadership of the National Assembly against the backdrop of ongoing Federal Government’s intervention initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the most vulnerable Nigerians.
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