COVID-19: FG Releases ₦6.45bn For New Oxygen Plants Nationwide

• The Lagos State government had earlier said that COVID-19 patients in the state’s isolation centres need oxygen
• Cases have continued to increase as the second wave of the virus keeps ravaging across the world
• Number of COVID-19 cases across the world is already nearing 100 million, according to an AFP tally

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The Federal Government has approved ₦6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide as part of efforts to enhance the treatment of COVID-19 patients who need oxygen.

This was disclosed at the first National Economic Council meeting of the year presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) with State Governors, Federal Capital Territory Minister, Central Bank Governor, and other senior government officials in attendance.

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While briefing the NEC on the release of the funds, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed said the President approved the release of the funds for the production of oxygen, necessitated by the increased number of patients who need oxygen due to the surge in Covid-19 infections in the country.