The European Union has given Nigeria a grant of €50 million to fight COVID-19.
The grant was announced by the Head of EU delegation in Nigeria, Ambassador Ketil Karlsen, at a meeting with President Buhari in Abuja.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, also confirmed this in a tweet on Tuesday.
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Adesina said:
“EU gives Nigeria a grant of 50 million Euros, to fight COVID-19. Head of EU delegation, Amb Ketil Karlsen, at the event commended President Buhari for “your powerful address to the nation last night,” and for “the bold and necessary measures you’ve taken.”
However, Air France commenced a special repatriation flight in Nigeria. The exercise will involve the evacuation of European Union (EU) citizens from Nigeria. The airlift will take place at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
The management of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, through its Twitter handle @LOSairport, made the announcement yesterday.
According to the announcement, the aircraft would come in from Cotonou, Benin Republic, for the operation.
According to a news report made available to Anaedoonline.com, a letter of approval from the ministry dated March 26 showed that there would be similar flights on April 2 and April 9, 2020.
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The ministry however ordered the airline to operate strictly based on the protocol guiding such operations under COVID-19.
It was gathered that the pilot and crew were not allowed to disembark and that after facilitation. Instead, the nationals were escorted to the aircraft to board.
In an email, Air France said, “Due to COVID-19, Air France is doing all it can to ensure French and European nationals currently abroad can return home.
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