The Nigerian Federal government releases N6.45B for new oxygen plants to treat COVID-19 patients

 The president approved the release of the funds due to the surge in COVID-19 infections in the country.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo chairs the National Economic Council Meeting in the State House, Abuja. 21st January, 2021.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide, in a bid to enhance the treatment of COVID-19 patients who desperately require oxygen.

This much was disclosed at the first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting of the year presided over by The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

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