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The Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, being presented with a bouquet of flowers on arrival at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, yesterday. With her is the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo (second left) and other officials of the ministry.
The Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, who began her historic visit to her home country, Nigeria, yesterday, promised that WTO will explore areas it can assist to Nigeria’s economy.
Okonjo-Iweala also assured that support for women and entrepreneurs is dear to her heart. The WTO boss, who is visiting the country for the first time since assumption of office, explained that Nigeria women and entrepreneurs, who have been playing active role in economic development of nations would receive WTO support.
Northern governors agree to take first doses of Covid-19 vaccine
On as experts assure of vaccine safety
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo
The Northern States Governor’s Forum (NSGF) on Thursday, said its members have agreed to take the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine when it arrives Nigeria.
The Chairman NSGF, Governor of Plateau State, Honorable Simon Lalong in a webinar organized by an NGO, the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF), gave the assurance on behalf of his colleagues.
The safety and efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine were also discussed.
Represented by the Secretary to the Plateau State Government (SSG), Professor Danladi Atu, Lalong said: “we the Northern Governors have agreed to take the first doses of the vaccines”.
COVID-19 vaccination does not prevent infection ― Expert
On
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo
A lecturer from the Department of Community Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Professor Clara Ejembi, on Thursday said the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination does not prevent infection.
Speaking during a webinar organized by an NGO, the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF), Professor Ejembi noted that the need for people to continue to practice preventive measures is important and all actors must be on board.
This was as Northern States Governor’s Forum (NSGF) said its members have agreed to take the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine when it arrives in Nigeria.