The Federal Government has introduced new preventive measures to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness against the Ebola virus, even though no case has been recorded in the country.
This was contained in a statement shared on the official page of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
According to the statement, the minister participated in a high-level emergency preparedness meeting held in Lagos, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu.
The meeting, which was coordinated by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, brought together key agencies including the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), security organisations, and health authorities to review the country’s preparedness and strengthen response plans against any possible outbreak.
The Ministry of Interior said the focus of the new measures is to tighten surveillance at all entry points into Nigeria, including airports, seaports, and land borders.
Officials stressed that although Nigeria has no confirmed Ebola case at the moment, the government is taking no chances in preventing any future outbreak.
The minister also explained that the government is working closely with the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, and other relevant agencies to improve monitoring and screening systems across the country’s borders.
These steps, according to the ministry, are part of ongoing efforts to protect public health and ensure early detection and rapid response to any potential threat.