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Let’s act fast, not play politics with Coronavirus – Fani-Kayode tells FG

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Friday, urged the Federal government and Nigerians to unite in the fight against the deadly Coronavirus otherwise called COVID-19 and not play politics with the deadly virus.

He urged the Federal Government to be proactive in tackling the deadly disease.

He made the appeal while reacting after the Nigerian government confirmed a case of the disease in Lagos State.

The Federal Ministry of Health had, on Friday, had made the confirmation in a statement signed by Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health.

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However, Fani-Kayode in a tweet wrote: “Let’s set our differences aside & stand AS ONE to fight this evil plague called #coronavirus that has afflicted our shores. The FG must be pro-active and we must do our part &pray. May God defend our people &protect our shores.

“The honourable Minister of Health has announced a confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Lagos State.

“The case, which was confirmed on the 27th of February 2020, is the first case to be reported in Nigeria since the beginning of the outbreak in China in January 2020. #CoronaVirusUpdates #coronavirusus #coronavirusnigeria.”

Recall that Coronavirus which broke out in Wuhan Province of China late last year has gradually spread through several countries of the world.

Several people have been reported to have died from the virus, while about 300 others infected in China.

In January 2020, the World Health Organisation, WHO, had declared Coronavirus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

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