By Valentine Amanze, Online Editor
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the families of the 20 doctors reportedly killed by coronavirus (COVID-19) that the government would prioritise their welfare, while saluting their sacrifices.
The president also sent his condolence to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) over the death of the doctors, according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu.
On the late doctors’ sacrifices, Buhari said, “The death of our frontline health workers in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic is particularly sad because these professionals risk their own lives to save others.
“Our health workers are making maximum sacrifices for the country in line with their humanitarian calling, and this administration will leave no stone unturned to ensure their needs are met.
“Our health workers are operating under severe limitations, but they are undeterred in discharging their duties in saving lives.
“Let me say without any fear of contradiction that no reward is too much for the sacrifices of our health workers in the country, and this administration will give their welfare the priority it deserves.”
Meanwhile, the President has expressed his sadness over the demise of the Galadiman Lokoja, Chief Godwin Ajakpo, and the chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (rtd), a former military governor.