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:
- Allocation of N500 billion (approximately $1.3 billion USD) to support the healthcare sector in responding to the pandemic.
- Reallocation of N200 billion (approximately $520 million USD) from the 2020 budget to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the pandemic.
- Reduction of non-essential government spending to free up resources for pandemic response efforts.
- Suspension of non-essential international travel by government officials.
- 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?