Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, has opposed plans by the
Federal government to receive medical kits and personnel from China to
help in the battle of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, at the daily briefing of the
Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 on Friday, said some Chinese
companies in Nigeria have helped to purchase some medical kits in China
and that a cargo aircraft would be sent to China in a few days to pickup
the consignment as well as bring in some medical experts.
“I have been notified of medical supplies from China, courtesy of a
group of Chinese companies working here in Nigeria. A special cargo
aircraft shall leave Nigeria in a few days to collect the items which
include commodities, personal protective equipment and ventilators. An
18-man team of Chinese medical experts including doctors, nurses and
other medical advisers shall come along with the flight to assist us. I
must at this juncture commend our frontline workers who are doing a
great job in case identification and management.As we prepare to contain COVID-19, we must not lose sight of other
health challenges in our country. Routine health service must continue
in our hospitals. Only a wing of tertiary health centres should be used
for infected patients.” he said
FFK says this is not a good move. Taking to his Twitter handle to oppose it, he wrote
Mr. President, Do NOT allow 5G in Nigeria & if you have already
done so burn it. Do NOT accept face masks & other accessories from
the Chinese to help prevent coronavirus. Do NOT accept help from Chinese
doctors. Do NOT accept any anti-Coronavirus vaccines from ANYONE.
