COVID-19 Update: FEC Approves N8.5bn For NCDC

Daily Metro News NG

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday at their virtual meeting approved N8.5bn for the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to acquire test kits.

The sum is meant for the procurement of 12 items in various quantities for the testing of COVID-19 in the country.

The approval was given at the virtual meeting of the council presided over by the President, Muhammadu Buhari.

The approval was based on a memorandum presented to the council by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire.

More details soon…