Coronavirus fg to review 2020 budget ahmed

It seems like you're referring to the 2020 budget review by the Federal Government of Nigeria, specifically in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 11, 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced a review of the 2020 budget in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The review aimed to reallocate funds to address the pandemic's impact on the economy and healthcare system.

According to reports, the review included the following measures:

  1. Allocation of N500 billion (approximately $1.3 billion USD) to support the healthcare sector in responding to the pandemic.
  2. Reallocation of N200 billion (approximately $520 million USD) from the 2020 budget to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the pandemic.
  3. Reduction of non-essential government spending to free up resources for pandemic response efforts.
  4. Suspension of non-essential international travel by government officials.
  5. Implementation of measures to reduce the spread of the virus, such as social distancing, mask-wearing, and increased testing.

The review was announced by the Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, in a statement on March 11, 2020.

Would you like to know more about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Nigerian economy or the government's response efforts?