Gbajabiamila Confirms Nigeria's Readiness Against Ebola

Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chairman of the Task Force and Chief of Staff to the President, stated that the federal government is effectively managing the Ebola situation following an emergency meeting at the State House. He noted that the Task Force has been operational since June, which facilitated the rapid identification of the index case discovered on Tuesday.

Gbajabiamila highlighted that approximately 44,000 flights have occurred in and out of Nigeria since the Ebola issue arose, attributing the successful detection to the efforts of the Ministry of Health and various agencies. He assured that the Task Force would enhance protocols and enforcement to maintain public safety.

Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, emphasized the readiness of Nigeria's health authorities and the importance of contact tracing. He reassured citizens of the government's commitment to managing the outbreak effectively and urged them to avoid misinformation.