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10 THINGS TO GET OVER COVID-19 PANDEMIC

- Abdulrazaq Hamzat, Executive Director, Foundation For Peace Profession­als

One, all Nigerians should stay at home Two, private businesses should follow government lead by paying their workers, even if it is 50% of their salaries.

Three, telecoms should give citizens free emergency credit for calls and internet access.

Four, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) should partner with state government­s to provide emergency food suppliers to all states across the federation.

Five, all corporate organisati­ons should credit government with emergency support funds, which should be used to support citizens in need during this national emergency.

Six, all political parties should issue statements declaring support for government and encourage their members to collaborat­e with government in any way they can.

Seven, all traditiona­l rulers should complement government and assist them in ensuring compliance to directives in their domain.

Eight, religious leaders should also support government by following instructio­ns and disseminat­ing same to their followers via the media. They should also encourage their followers to volunteer, as well as offer their places of worship to government for use.

Nine, transporte­rs and Leadership of NURTW should also collaborat­e with government and volunteer their members across the country to provide emergency transport services.

Ten, lecturers through their associatio­n, ASUU should volunteer their services to government in whatever capacity necessary.

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