Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has made the approval of N6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide in to enhance the treatment of COVID-19 patients who need oxygen, Njenje Media News reports.
Mrs Zainab Ahmed, The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, while speaking at the first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting of the year presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said President Buhari approved the release of the funds for the production of oxygen, necessitated by the increased number of patients who need oxygen due to the surge in COVID-19 infections in the country.