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Why FG can not share to Nigerians the Funds donated by Private Nigerians, organisations for COVID-19 – Lai Mohammed

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Nigeria is in safe hands, Lai Mohammed insists
Nigeria is in safe hands, Lai Mohammed insists

Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s Minister of Information, has explained why the Federal government cannot share to Nigerians the funds donated by private Nigerians and organizations for the fight against COVID19.

Over N15 billion have been donated by private Nigerians and organizations under the auspice ”COVID-19 Relief Fund”.

Nigerians have called on the government to share the N15 billion donated as palliatives during the lockdown over the Coronavirus pandemic.

Reacting to this call, the Minister who was featured on a Radio Nigeria programme today April 14, said the Federal government does not have the power to distriubute such funds. He explained that the private individuals and organizations came together to donate the funds and asked the Federal government how they can help to effectively fight the pandemic.

Lai Mohammed said the Federal government has advised the private individuals to use their donations to help develop the healthcare infrastructure in the country.