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Apprehension pervades in Anambra State as Governor Willie Obiano ends his self-isolation today over the outcome and his status, as he awaits result of the test conducted on him at the Irrua Specialist Hospital, Edo State.
So far, all samples taken from the state for screening have tested negative, an indication that Anambra State has no case of COVID-19, according to Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu.
Chukwulobelu, who doubles as Secretary of the Anambra State Action Committee on COVID-19 pandemic stated at a media briefing that there was panic last week over an alleged suspected case, but after the test, the result proved negative.
He said Governor Obiano adopted proactive measures to avert possible spread of the virus in the state, stressing that government’s focus on prevention has been largely successful.
While appreciating all those who have supported the Committee on Covid-19 in cash and kind, he pointed out that the state has spent about N1 billion in procurement of facilities and equipment to present and contain the spread of Coronavirus.
The list of donors includes UBA Plc with a N28.5m cash donation, while Obijackson Group donated 4,000 facemasks and 200 units of protective gears for care providers, just as Obiano approved ten per cent refund on all personal income taxes paid by business owners and traders in 2019.
Chairman of Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), Dr. David Nzekwu, said the measure was part of government’s economic stimulus packages to help cushion the economic and other adverse effects of the disease.
