The European Union, EU delegation and the United Nations, UN in Nigeria have handed over the second consignment of over 270 cubic metres of medical supplies to the government of Nigeria. This is according to a statement by the EU information officer.
The second consignment, which is part of the $ 22 million procurement of essential medical supplies for the COVID-19 response, approved by the EU and endorsed by the Nigeria/one-un COVID-19 basket fund board arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday.
The shipment consists of thousands of PPEs and hundreds of other medical supplies that will aid the provision of adequate healthcare for those affected by the virus.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Chargé D’affaires of the EU delegation, Alexandre Borgesgomes emphasised that the EU will continue to support the government of Nigeria in its efforts to address the health impact and socio-economic challenges of the pandemic.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
