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Coronavirus and the adversity of the asymptomatic – Bala Ibrahim

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June 4, 2020

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Coronavirus and The Adversity of the Asymptomatic – Bala Ibrahim

On COVID-19: Another Article by Bala Ibrahim titled ” Coronavirus and The Adversity of the Asymptomatic”

In Nigeria, the Federal Government has issued guidelines on the implementation of the phased and gradual easing of the lockdown, wherein the public is given general health and safety information, guidance to states and security agencies, and a description of the types of activities allowed under the arrangement.

President Muhammadu Buhari in a handshake with the SGF Mr. Boss Mustapha during an audience with Founder of Dana Air the State House, Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JULY 3 2019. – Tagged in Coronavirus and the adversity of the asymptomatic.

According to the SGF, Mr. Boss Mustapha, the President has approved the implementation over the next four weeks, spanning 2nd – 29th June 2020. For a country that is the most populous in Africa, and one that has almost gone into an economic knockdown due to the lockdown, permitting free movement would be received by the society as a big breather. But how safe is the society?

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Last week, according to released records from the NCDC, the country has recorded over 10,000 cases of the virus, with 20 out of the 774 LGAs in the country, accounting for 60% of the casualty figures. PMB ordered the lockdown of Lagos and Abuja, when the country had less than150 active confirmed cases but is now ready to release the people, at a time the country is recording cases in tens of thousands. How safe is the society?

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Although the government said places of worship would only be permitted to operate under regulations, there would be a full opening for the financial sector, with banks allowed to operate with more working hours five days a week. This means full public interactions in some places, under the expectation that they would ensure the observance of all the protocols, particularly social distancing and the wearing of face masks.

Temperature control measures would be put in place to restrict those manifesting symptoms of the disease. Good. But what about the asymptomatic, who don’t show symptoms of the disease? Has the government entered into any covenance with the virus on these patients? If not, then how safe is society?

Then how safe is society?

The issue even becomes more distressing when we take into account the words of caution from Dr. Aliyu Sani, the PTF National Coordinator on Covid-19, wherein he advised those above the age of 50years, to avoid public places, saying, “first, when we look at the death rate for persons who have died from Covid-19 in Nigeria, the case fatality rate; more than half of those that died were above the age of 50. Secondly, the case fatality rate if you are above the age of 50, is 17 percent. If you are above the age of 55, it is 18 percent. It is almost a one in five chance of dying if you catch COVID-19 and you fall within that group. Worshippers should be reminded not to attend in person if experiencing common symptoms of Covid-19, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath or have had close contact with an infected person in the last 14 days. All worshippers noted to have a temperature or are symptomatic should be turned back and not allowed admission”. The question now is, what is the fate of other worshippers in the midst of the asymptomatic worshippers? With the new freedom of movement, how would you know if you’ve had contact with the asymptomatic in the last 14 days?

Is society safe?

Last Phase of Write-Up: Coronavirus and the adversity of the asymptomatic.

Like many countries of the world, Nigeria is still kneeling on bended knees as far as the effect of the Coronavirus is concerned. Every country is chocking with the pain of the pandemic because the virus is yet to be contained. The search for a near-perfect code of public safety is still a challenge.

However, whatever may be the shortcomings of the social distancing protocol, and the crisis occasioned by the dilemma of moving in the midst of the asymptomatic, they have come with a desirable sense of sanity and a helpful matrimonial moral etiquette, particularly the warning that people should be wary of who they hug and kiss outside, as some may be asymptomatic patients on parole.

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Customs Corner

Nigeria Customs Seeks Support of Traditional Rulers to Educate Subjects Against Smuggling

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2 months ago

February 29, 2024

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Author: Lucy Nyambi.

The Nigeria Customs Service has appealed to Traditional Rulers in border communities to support the service by educating their subjects against smuggling and assisting the NCS in its anti-smuggling activities.

The Comptroller-General Customs Service (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, made the appeal at a one-day workshop for the creation of Nigeria’s Platform for Local Authorities Along Nigeria-Benin International Boundary on Monday, 26 February 2024. In Ibadan, Oyo State.

The workshop had in attendance, His Excellency Adebayo Lawal, Deputy Governor and Chairman of Oyo State Boundary Committee, Her Excellency Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Deputy Governor and Chairman, Ogun State Boundary Committee, Adamu Adaji, Director General, National Boundary Commission, Traditional Rulers, Local Government Chairmen of Border Communities, representatives of heads of security agencies, among others.

Speaking at the event, the CGC, who was represented by the Zonal Coordinator, Zone A, ACG Hammi Swomen, emphasized the importance of the workshop to the mandates of the service.

He stated that the workshop is timely and the Service views it with great importance, “it is significant in view of our mandates in controlling movement of goods across our borders in and out of the country, protection of Nigerian Economy, collection of revenue and accounting for same, trade facilitation and implementation of National and International protocols, including the ECOWAS protocols on the free movement of persons and goods.”

He noted that the Service is working increasingly to educate border communities and doing so with strategic stakeholders such as traditional rulers, local and state governments.

He, therefore, appealed to traditional rulers to give the service the needed support by educating their subjects against smuggling and assist the NCS in its anti-smuggling activities.

His words, “I will, at this point, like to appeal to the traditional rulers to give the Service the necessary support in educating their subjects against smuggling and assist the Service in its anti-smuggling activities. It will greatly help the Service and other security agencies where development is brought to our border areas”.

On his part, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Adebayo Lawal, urged the DG National Boundary Commission to come up quickly with a Bill to be presented before the National Assembly in a way that will increase the budgetary provisions annually to cater for all the challenges faced by border communities.

Adamu Adaji, DG National Boundary Commission, stated that the workshop is intended to sensitize the people on unity and integration along the borderline.

“It is a workshop intended to sensitize our people to the fact that we have a boundary, but it is not unmindful of the fact that the people of Nigeria and Benin Republic share so much in common.”

“We want to take advantage of the oneness of these people along the border corridor, to see how we can enhance corporation which will help a long way to combat security challenges and promote cross border corporation and development of the border areas of the two nations.” He concluded.

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NCCSC Commandant Commends CGC Adeniyi’s Support for Training Programs

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3 months ago

February 9, 2024

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Author: Muhammad Bashir.

The Commandant of the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC) Gwagwalada, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Kingsley Egwuh, lauded the unwavering support of the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR for the College’s training initiatives.

ACG Egwuh extended his commendation during a recent interaction at his Office on Wednesday, February 7th, 2024, following a two-day capacity-building workshop focused on installing Virtual Reality Technology systems.

He said, “Under CGC Adeniyi’s leadership, the NCCSC has undergone significant advancements, including the establishment of a Language Lab, the provision of advanced training for officers, and the introduction of new courses.”

The Commandant added, “These transformations reflect the CGC’s commitment to equipping customs officers with contemporary knowledge and skills essential for effective service delivery.”

Emphasizing the significance of the VRT training supported by the World Customs Organization and Customs Corporation of Korea, ACG Egwuh underscored its role in enhancing Officers’ understanding of physical inspection procedures at ports.

He highlighted the pivotal role of trained officers in disseminating acquired knowledge to facilitate broader adoption of technology-based capacity-building initiatives within the Customs Service.

ACG Egwuh applauded CGC Adeniyi’s strategic policy framework, centered on consolidation, collaboration, and innovation, to enhance Officers’ exposure to technological advancements.

Describing his appointment as a call to service, he emphasized the critical role of the NCCSC in training and retraining Officers, as well as grooming middle-level Officers for higher responsibilities, especially in leadership and weapon handling, amongst other fields.

With an annual training capacity of at least 250 Officers, comprising Superintendents of Customs and Chief Superintendents, the Commandant highlighted the College’s pivotal role in upholding service standards and enhancing the reputation of the Nigeria Customs Service.

He reiterated CGC Adeniyi’s steadfast support for the College’s programs, underscoring its significant contribution to the Service’s operational excellence.

Education

JAMB Registers 1.8 million Candidates, for 2022 UTME

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2 years ago

March 28, 2022

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Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Sunday said a total of 1,837,011 candidates were successfully captured in the registration for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) programme

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An estimated revenue of a total of N8.6 billion was generated. Out of the lump sum, a total of 776 computer-based test centres that took part in the exercise will share an estimated amount of N1.3 billion at the rate of N700 per candidate registered by each of the centres.

The Board also pledged support for the CBT centre owners over the sudden increase in the prices of diesel and the erratic power supply suffered nationwide recently.