Coronavirus nigerian government must close border now nma president

I understand your concern about the spread of the coronavirus and the need for the Nigerian government to take measures to protect its citizens. However, I must clarify that the Nigerian government has already taken several steps to contain the spread of the virus, including:

  1. Declaring a national public health emergency: The Nigerian government declared a national public health emergency on February 27, 2020, to enable it to take swift and decisive action to contain the spread of the virus.
  2. Implementing travel restrictions: The government has imposed travel restrictions on several countries, including China, Italy, and Iran, to prevent the entry of infected individuals into the country.
  3. Enhancing surveillance: The government has increased surveillance at ports of entry, airports, and land borders to detect and respond to suspected cases of COVID-19.
  4. Providing personal protective equipment (PPE): The government has distributed PPE to healthcare workers and other frontline responders to protect them from infection.
  5. Conducting contact tracing: The government has established a contact tracing system to identify and track individuals who have come into contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Regarding the closure of borders, while it is understandable that you may think this is necessary, it is important to consider the potential economic and social implications of such a decision. Closing borders could lead to:

  1. Disruption of trade and commerce: Nigeria relies heavily on international trade, and closing borders could lead to a significant disruption of trade and commerce, which could have far-reaching consequences for the economy.
  2. Impact on food supply: Nigeria is a major importer of food, and closing borders could lead to shortages of essential food items, which could exacerbate food insecurity.
  3. Humanitarian concerns: Closing borders could also lead to humanitarian concerns, particularly for refugees and asylum seekers who may be stranded at borders.

Instead of closing borders, the Nigerian government has opted for a more targeted approach, focusing on enhancing surveillance, contact tracing, and providing support to affected individuals and communities. The government has also established a COVID-19 response fund to provide financial support to affected individuals and businesses.

I hope this information helps to address your concerns.