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The Nigerian Humanitarian Action (NIHA) has mobilize over 300 NGOs to partner with the Federal Government on Covid-19 Reach Out.
NIHA is the Principal interface Organization for State and non-State Institutions with a mandate to Initiate, Organize, Advocate & Coordinate Social Enterprises and Humanitarian Assistance within Nigeria as a whole – in order to Improve & Strengthen Government and Non-Governmental Interventions in the Sector.
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In view of this, NIHA came up with a laudable Initiative called ‘Reach Out’ through strategic action. The sole goal of ‘Reach Out’ is to aid the fight against Covid-19 via cushioning the direct impact of this pandemic on Nigerians amid the total shutdown of the economy.
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This was revealed by the National Convener, Mr Kletsaint Akoh in a media statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, April 15th.
NIHA also plans to mobilize individuals, humanitarian and professional organization, service-oriented benefactors to support government effort in addressing COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria
According to Kletsaint, over 300 Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) on the platform of NIHA are to provide basic relief to the most vulnerable in the society through the support of organization and individuals.
He said NIHA is the institutional rallying point for state and non-state actors in collaborating to address the National Humanitarian emergencies occasioned by COVID-19 in Nigeria. Special appeal for support fund instrument both for government and NGO’s will be deploy including food and critical home needs to the most vulnerable people in Nigeria.
Kletsaint however appeals to Nigerians to bear the pains associated with the lockdown as it is a temporary measure and the best option in curtailing the spread of Coronavirus. He also appealed to corporate organizations, philanthropist and religious organizations who are yet to show support to do so by through ‘Reach Out’.
He also advice Nigerians to observe social distance, use hand sanitizers and maintain regular hygiene during this period.
He revealed that the coalition of NGO’s in NIHA umbrella have their network of volunteers spread across the 36 states and FCT who are ready to volunteer for this course for effective provision of the desire humanitarian support in this critical time.
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December 4, 2020It described as unfortunate the failure by government to produce a plan for the purchase, distribution and administration of the therapy despite the fact that many nations globally had done so.
Adopting a motion sponsored on Thursday, Dec 3, by Senator Oloriegbe Ibrahim during plenary presided over by Senate President Ahmad Lawan in Abuja, the upper legislative chamber directed its Committee on Health and Primary Health Care to summon the Ministries of Health and Finance, as well as the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and other relevant agencies for their plans.
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The lawmakers regretted that “the only plan on COVID-19 vaccine for Nigeria is the pledge by Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiative (GAVI) to support 20 per cent of the country’s requirement.”
This support, according to them, would cover only the cost of the treatment without taking care of logistics for distribution and administration.
The legislature added: “Despite the change in the epidemiology trends of the disease, the financial plan developed by the country and World Bank in April 2020 to fund the response to the pandemic is still being implemented without taking due cognisance of the changes by re-allocating the funds to vaccine procurement.”
It noted that failure to administer vaccines in the nation would result in Nigeria’s inability to contain further infections and a possible ban on Nigerians by countries across the world.
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November 5, 2020The Chinese authorities have issued fresh travel restrictions into China by Nigerians and other nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits.
A public notice issued by the Embassy of China and Consulate in Nigeria today November 5, states that the decision was based on the COVID19 concerns in Nigeria. Other countries placed on temporary travel restrictions include the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Philippines, and a few others.
The Chinese embassy says it will no longer issue certified health declaration form for non-Chinese nationals in the country. It, however, said holders of diplomatic passports, courtesy, or C visas would not be affected by the regulation.
‘Notice of temporary suspension of entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits.’
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, China has decided to temporarily suspend entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding visas or residence permits still valid at the time of this announcement.
The Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria will no longer issue a certified health declaration form for the above-mentioned personnel. Entry by holders of diplomatic service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected.
Foreign nationals visiting China for emergency needs may apply for visas at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. Entry by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria with visas issued after November 3, 2020, will not be affected.” the public notice read
Reacting to the development, the spokesman, Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry, Wang Wenbin, told AFP that the entry suspension was a legitimate and valid move consistent with international customary practices.
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