The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has
released additional 40 vehicles to the Presidential Task Force
(PTF) on COVID-19.
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter
Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, disclosed this in a statement
made available to newsmen.
Okoye said the commission’s gesture was a sequel to request by
the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on combating COVID-19 for more
vehicles to support the national emergency against the
pandemic.
Giving a breakdown of the beneficiary states, Okoye said “30
pick-up vans have been deployed to Kano to facilitate the movement
of medical personnel for massive contact tracing and testing in the
state while nine vehicles have been assigned to Plateau State.
”
The commission reassured Nigerians that it would continue to
join hands with all agencies and stakeholders to combat COVID-19 in
the country.
“At the same time, we wish to reiterate our appeal to all
citizens to stay safe by complying with the advice of the medical
authorities.,” it said.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has
released additional 40 vehicles to the Presidential Task Force
(PTF) on COVID-19.
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter
Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, disclosed this in a statement
made available to newsmen.
Okoye said the commission’s gesture was a sequel to request by
the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on combating COVID-19 for more
vehicles to support the national emergency against the
pandemic.
Giving a breakdown of the beneficiary states, Okoye said “30
pick-up vans have been deployed to Kano to facilitate the movement
of medical personnel for massive contact tracing and testing in the
state while nine vehicles have been assigned to Plateau State.
”
The commission reassured Nigerians that it would continue to
join hands with all agencies and stakeholders to combat COVID-19 in
the country.
“At the same time, we wish to reiterate our appeal to all
citizens to stay safe by complying with the advice of the medical
authorities.,” it said.