COVID-19: PTF Gives N1bn Each To 32 States Admist Economic Challenges

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The Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 has given out N1billion each to 32 states in the country amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

 

According to the announcement made by PTF Coordinator, Dr Sani Aliyu on Monday September 21, the disbursement is to drive up the states’ COVID responses.

 

Aliyu said;

 

“We have released money to the state governments recently, to 32 state governments. Each state government was given a billion naira.

 

“This is for the purpose of driving their COVID responses and we are asking them to prioritise testing in addition to surveillance activities linked to COVID-19.”

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