• About Us
  • Contact Us
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Emerald News
  • Home
  • News
  • Inside Delta
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Relationship
  • Special Report
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Inside Delta
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Relationship
  • Special Report
No Result
View All Result
Emerald News
No Result
View All Result
Home Health

COVID-19: How do we come out of this coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria?

by Emerald Nigeria
3 years ago
in Health
1
COVID-19: How do we come out of this coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria?
ShareTweetShareShare

The coronavirus pandemic is growing on a daily basis. The figures are rising without hope of receding. Like in the local parlance, like play like play, the pandemic is growing in leaps and bounds, overshaowing the strength of the Nigerian medics. The Nigerian government seems to be getting overwhelmed by this great challenge. The big question now is how do we come out of this challenge? What hope do we have in Nigeria?

The greatest challenge is not even the pandemic but the pessimistic approach of the Nigeria people. Nigerians are not ready to believe the coronavirus pandemic is real, despite the rising figure of confirmed cases and rising number of deaths across the 36 states and the federal capital territory, Abuja. Nigerians are bent on seeing the patients as the only reason for them to believe the reality of the figures being released daily by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

The government, on its part, is not willing to reveal the identity of the victims, citing stigmatization of the victims as the reason for keeping the victims secret from the Nigeria people. This is one of the biggest dilemmas in Nigeria. With this, there seems to be a cold war between Nigerians and the government over the visual of infected persons and again the results of the persons not being released to them.

With all these, Nigerians have concluded that the federal and state governments are playing hanky and panky games with the people. Even some are of the view that there is connivance between state governors and the NCDC director general, Chikwe Ihekwueazu who is in charge in the federation. Some say over the years, many people never heard of any agency as NCDC but with the outbreak of coronavirus, NCDC is using the opportunity to maximize all the money it could to its kitty.

Nigerians are saying that the western world from where our Nigerian people imported the virus to Nigeria are displaying their victims on the internet with the video and still photos but Nigeria has decided to keep theirs tight to their chest, a development which is fueling serious suspicion across the nation. And despite the cold war raging between the Nigeria people and the government, the figures are growing daily.

On Friday, May 29, 2020, the agency again released a total of 387 confirmed cases across 16 states, with Lagos always taking the lead with 254 cases on a single day. Total infected now 9302 with 261 deaths and 2697 discharged. As at present there is confusion in the country. What is the way forward out of this? Will the nation continue with this and forget about issues of governance and the welfare of the people?

Our school systems are shutdown. Religious centres are holding only skeletal services majorly Sundays with few holding on week days. People have been conditioned to mask wearing wherever they find themselves. Health officials are battling to save lives while some are getting infected from contacts with patients in isolation centres. Even the few who have gone to isolation centres and come back with testimonies of the issues are not believed by the Nigerian people. This is made worse by some who say they went to the isolation centres but only given malaria drugs and discharged after s few days.

So many protocols have been put in place but they seem not working. Social distancing, wearing facemasks, no hand shaking, stay two metres away from people, do not gather in crowded places, all these have not yielded any positive results. People are seen on the streets actually wearing facemasks, a development which has become big business to many people in the country, has not changed the system.

Lockdown was carried out, Nigerians kicked against it, saying Nigerian government was killing people with hunger, where some even said they preferred to die of coronavirus than hunger. These are different issues that become the burden of the government of Nigeria. The federal government seems confused at the moment on the next step to take. One thing is that the government cannot abandon Nigerians to their fate. If it does the whole nation could be wiped out.

ALSO READ THIS:

Ned Nwoko reveals why he chose to return to Nigeria despite having comfortable life abroad

See the leader El-Rufai says Nigeria needs to develop economy

Zenith Bank emerges bank of the year, Nigeria in the banker awards 2022

As it is now, Nigerians must change their orientation about coronavirus pandemic. They must accept the fact that there is coronavirus in Nigeria and maintain rigidly the health protocols for safety and preservation. This, in addition with maintaining high level of hygiene will keep the nation safe.

 

 

Tags: coronavirusNigeria
ShareTweetShareSend
Previous Post

BREAKING: Delta COVID-19 figure rises to 74 (check LGA spread)

Next Post

President Buhari reconstitutes board of NNPC (read who represents each zone)

Related Posts

Strengthening primary health our strategy yo schieve universal health coverage – Okowa
Health

Strengthening primary health our strategy yo schieve universal health coverage – Okowa

December 20, 2022
16 days activism: Bayelsa government declares zero tolerance on gender based violence
Health

16 days activism: Bayelsa government declares zero tolerance on gender based violence

December 12, 2022
Yuletide: Delta govt warns against indescriminate bush burnimg, says such action unlawful
Health

Yuletide: Delta govt warns against indescriminate bush burnimg, says such action unlawful

December 9, 2022
World AIDS Day: Health commissioner in Niger state reveals alarming number of people living with Aids in the state
Health

World AIDS Day: Health commissioner in Niger state reveals alarming number of people living with Aids in the state

December 1, 2022
Anambra leaders concerned over likely outbreak of flood related diseases
Health

Anambra leaders concerned over likely outbreak of flood related diseases

November 30, 2022
SHOCKING: Minister of health reveals cause of maternal, infant mortality rate in Nigeria 
Health

SHOCKING: Minister of health reveals cause of maternal, infant mortality rate in Nigeria 

November 13, 2022
Load More
Next Post
I need evacuation from Abia to Lagos, I’ve spent all my money – Ibo guy begs FG

President Buhari reconstitutes board of NNPC (read who represents each zone)

Comments 1

  1. Solomon Bofa says:
    3 years ago

    The government should release the name and tests results of those who were tested positive because there are some names that were released e.g Atiku son and Chief Dokpesi and his family, so if these high ranking citizens names were mentioned,then why the government is still hiding the results,names and drugs? This is why people refused to believe that there actually COVID 19 pandemic is real in Nigeria.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

ADVERTISEMENT

LATEST

Delta 2023 : Delta is heading for a tsunami crash, Gbagi predicts

Delta 2023 : Delta is heading for a tsunami crash, Gbagi predicts

January 31, 2023
Delta2023: Industrialization key to saving Delta as Gbagi receives massive endorsement from Deltans

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Okowa cannot be vice president of Nigeria, he violated rotational presidency – Gbagi

January 31, 2023
Nwoko receives accolades as High Performance Centre in the Sports university makes first outing

Nwoko receives accolades as High Performance Centre in the Sports university makes first outing

January 30, 2023
Ex- Petroleum Minister Asks Court to Restrict EFCC From Selling Her Property,Assets

Ex- Petroleum Minister Asks Court to Restrict EFCC From Selling Her Property,Assets

January 30, 2023
OSUN:Sponsored protest can’t save you- APC tells Adeleke

OSUN:Sponsored protest can’t save you- APC tells Adeleke

January 30, 2023
Putin threatened to kill me with missile for supporting Ukraine

Putin threatened to kill me with missile for supporting Ukraine

January 30, 2023
DSS arrests new naira notes sellers,blow hot at commercial bank officials

DSS arrests new naira notes sellers,blow hot at commercial bank officials

January 30, 2023
Bayelsa:Court fires APC Exco, nullify Ward,State congresses

Bayelsa:Court fires APC Exco, nullify Ward,State congresses

January 30, 2023
Pastor Kumuyi sends important message to young Nigerians at Youth Impact Academy

Pastor Kumuyi sends important message to young Nigerians at Youth Impact Academy

January 30, 2023
Niger Delta elders react to EFCC’s excuse for illegal arrest of Tompolo’s Director of Operations

Niger Delta elders react to EFCC’s excuse for illegal arrest of Tompolo’s Director of Operations

January 30, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT

TRENDING

  • (Watch Video): Leaked S3x tape of another Nigerian celebrity is shared online, victim reacts as her video goes viral

    (Watch Video): Leaked S3x tape of another Nigerian celebrity is shared online, victim reacts as her video goes viral

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • PDP state campaign: Okowa, Sheriff, Nwoko, others receive Atiku in Delta for presidential campaign

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Nwoko receives accolades as High Performance Centre in the Sports university makes first outing

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Trouble for international students as UK plans to do this

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 2023 polls: More wins for Nwoko as CAN endorses him weeks after the Muslim community endorsement

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • THE BIG INTERVIEW: Okowa cannot be vice president of Nigeria, he violated rotational presidency – Gbagi

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Nwoko hosts Delta North clans, communities presidents general, discusses how to move Anioma forward

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta North senate: Nwoko’s antecedents stand him out from oppositions _ Group

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta North: APC in trouble as more members defect to PDP, drum support for Nwoko

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • El-Rufai Requests State Lawmakers To Release Suspicious N85billion(See full details)

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
ADVERTISEMENT
Facebook Twitter

GET IN TOUCH

Editor
Phone No: 0806 374 4656
Email: greataustin@yahoo.com

Lagos Correspondent
Phone No: 0802 381 8504
Email: taiwookuwobi@gmail.com


CATEGORIES

  • Crime (1,066)
  • Economy (671)
  • Education (401)
  • Entertainment (63)
  • Health (425)
  • Inside Delta (773)
  • News (587)
  • Niger Delta (17)
  • Politics (2,406)
  • Relationship (302)
  • Special Report (1,160)

© Emerald News - A Publication of Emerald Media Group Since 2017

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Inside Delta
  • Niger Delta
  • Economy
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Relationship
  • Special Report
  • Health

© Emerald News - A Publication of Emerald Media Group Since 2017

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.