Lagos State Government, on Tuesday took delivery of three ambulances donated to the state by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
In a tweet on Tuesday, the United Nations health agency explained that this was to support the government’s effort in curbing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.
WHO added that the donation of the ambulances would boost the fight against COVID-19 in the state, following the recent successes recorded in Lagos.
See tweet below:
Today, @UN_Nigeria donated 3 Ambulances to Lagos State Govt as part of it support in the #COVID19 response. Ambulances were presented by the @WHONigeria OIC Dr. @BrakaFiona & received by @jidesanwoolu Gov. Lagos State in the presence of SGF/Chair of the Presidential Task Force.. pic.twitter.com/Xr7pnGz71W
— WHO Nigeria (@WHONigeria) April 7, 2020
WHO’s Immunisation Team Lead in Nigeria, Dr Braka Fiona, presented the vehicles to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday.
Some members of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, witnessed the presentation of the ambulances.
