Covid-19: Gov. Obiano asks for N1bn from the Federal Government

Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has sought for the provision of N1bn which according to him will be used to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state which has yet recorded any case.

He said this in a statement adding that the state is at risk because of the multitude of people in the numerous markets in the state.

“Governor Obiano, therefore, considers it imperative that the Federal Government provides at least N1bn to Anambra, which is at risk in view of the multitude of people in its numerous markets and the peripatetic nature of the people who have been helping in the rapid development of all parts of Nigeria. Besides, we have as many as 63 major markets in the state, including the Onitsha main market, which is the largest market in West Africa.

“The markets are always full of millions of people from different countries in West and Central Africa, thereby making our people vulnerable.

He also announced that a special account has been created for donations from well meaning indigenes of the state

”The Anambra State Government would like to use this opportunity to announce the creation of a special account to assist ndi Anambra people with the grave challenges of the coronavirus known as the Anambra State COVID- 19 account, it is in response to various inquiries from people of Anambra State origin in different parts of Nigeria and beyond who have been seeking ways to assist their people since the viral disease outbreak”

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