The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has disclosed that
three out of the numerous claims of COVID-19 local cure have been
validated and forwarded for further investigation.
Chairman of the PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation
(SGF), Boss Mustapha who made the announcement on Wednesday May 27,
said the validation was made by the Federal Ministry of Health after
holding a virtual meeting with Nigerian Researchers and Scientists.
Mustapha also disclosed that the cases of mysterious deaths in Kano and some other cities led to the meeting with researchers.
He said;
“The occurrences in Kano and some other cities have given cause to
launch our research initiatives using existing structures and systems in
a manner that will build a legacy and prepare Nigeria for any future
pandemic.“As a measure of the importance attached to research and development
of local capacity for finding a cure for COVID-19, the Federal Ministry
of health held a virtual meeting with a number of researchers and
scientists with claims to cure COVID-19.“Out of the numerous claims, three were found to deserve further
investigation and we have forwarded them to the relevant authorities for
appropriate review.“Similarly, efforts are being made by the Ministry of Science and
Technology to subject a good number of locally fabricated COVID-19
equipment for verification and subsequent certification”.
Researchers were urged to boldly come forward with their innovation
as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is willing to support research
efforts.
