The United Arab Emirates government on Saturday, August 15, delivered humanitarian aid to the Nigerian government to support the fight against the global dreaded disease, COVID-19.
The development was revealed in a post on the Twitter account of the UAE Embassy in Nigeria, Reach.ng understands.
The tweet noted that the UAE Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ordered officials in his government to with immediate effect dispatch medical aid and food supplies to Nigeria.
According to the prime minister, the dispatched humanitarian aid is to support Nigeria’s efforts in battling the spread of Coronavirus disease in the country. The statement read, “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum orders urgent medical aid and food supplies to be sent to the friendly Nigerian people to support the efforts of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and limiting its spread. In a clear confirmation of the UAE’s solidarity with all brotherly and friendly countries in crises.”
ringroad.com.ng a search engine understands that the relief shipment includes seven tonnes of medical supplies and five tonnes of food supplies.
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