UAE donates medical supplies to Nigeria

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday donated 7.5 tonnes of medical supplies to the Nigerian government to support it in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The consignment, which arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on Saturday, comprised thousands of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).

Handing over the items, the UAE’s deputy ambassador to Nigeria, Khalifa Al Mehrizi, said the UAE was committed to supporting Nigeria in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr Al-Taffaq said the donation was an initiative of the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, Mohammed Al-Maktoum.

“The UAE believes that concerted efforts across board is key to effectively mitigating the socio-economic effect of the pandemic, hence the donation of these aids,” he said.

The ambassador said the supplies were meant to boost the provision of adequate healthcare response in the management of the pandemic.