The Catholic Church in Nigeria has boosted the fight against the dreadful coronavirus by availing its 425 health facilities in Nigeria for use as isolation centres.
The Federal Government through the Presidential Task Force on the containment of the virus in the country has been facing challenges of finding space for isolation of persons on quarantine.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, who announced the Church’s donation through the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria, said the Catholic church’s donation will come in handy to the operations of the task force.
“As part of efforts to support the states in the establishment of the isolation and treatment centres, I wish to remind our governors that the Catholic Bishops Conference has volunteered all the 425 hospitals and clinics nationwide for adaptation and use as isolation centres,” Mustapha said.
“Governors are encouraged to please approach Catholic Bishops in their states to access these facilities.
“As a further cost-effective measure, I also wish to remind sub-national authorities that the Nigeria Institute of Architects has pledged the pro bono services of their members to modify, design and supervise all COVID-19 related projects nationwide. Again, we urge that this offer be taken up speedily.”
Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly had earlier announced that the Church would also be donating its worship facilities as isolation centers
