The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated what was described as “pressing humanitarian assist” to Nigeria. The consignment, which arrived on the Nnam
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated what was described as “pressing humanitarian assist” to Nigeria. The consignment, which arrived on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Worldwide Airport Abuja on Saturday, contained 7.5 tonnes of medical provides.
Handing over the objects, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Fahad Al-Taffaq, represented by his deputy, Mr. Khalifa Al Mehrizi, mentioned the UAE’s was dedicated to supporting Nigeria within the combat towards COVID-19 pandemic.
Al-Taffaq mentioned the donation was an initiative of the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Al-Maktoum.
“The UAE believes that concerted efforts throughout the board is vital to successfully mitigating the socio-economic impact of the pandemic, therefore the donation of those aids,” he mentioned.
The ambassador mentioned the provides have been meant to spice up the supply of satisfactory healthcare response within the administration of the pandemic.
“I specifiy my profound gratitude to the Vice President Al Maktoum for the donation of those provides which is a part of a collection of humanitarian response operations by the UAE to help pleasant international locations within the combat towards COVID-19.
“The embassy has executed a number of humanitarian tasks throughout this well being disaster and we’ll proceed to collaborate with Nigeria to successfully combat the unfold of COVID-19. The UAE strongly commends the unrelenting efforts and wonderful work of the Nigerian Authorities within the administration of the COVID-19 pandemic. We additionally salute all Nigerian frontline staff, docs, nurses, educators, and the media who’re working tirelessly to beat this pandemic,” he mentioned.
Receiving the objects on behalf of the federal government, the Director of Medicine and Vaccine Growth, Federal Ministry of Well being, Mrs. Olubukola Ajayi, mentioned the Nigerian authorities appreciated the UAE’s donation. She added that the federal authorities welcomed all help it may get in its combat towards the pandemic.
“We thank the UAE for offering Nigeria with the much-needed medical help to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The entire world is in want of medical assist to help the present assets of particular person international locations. This cargo will increase the availability of medical gear that can assist handle the pandemic. The UAE continues to stay an energetic accomplice with the Nigerian Folks and authorities and we’ll proceed to accomplice for the larger good of ours,” she mentioned.
