Goodluck Jonathan Reacts to Governors’ Response on COVID-19

Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan has given his opinion on the response to COVID-19 in the country.

Nigeria, on Friday confirmed 245 new cases of coronavirus, with Lagos State retaining the highest figures since the outbreak.

In total, Nigeria has 7261 confirmed cases, with 221deaths recorded and 2007 discharged.

Speaking during a webinar organised by the Kofi Annan Foundation on Friday, Jonathan commended the State governments for effectively handling of the outbreak of COVID-19.

The former president stated that the handling of cases by State governors was one of the positive things he has noticed in the management of COVID-19 in Nigeria.
According to him, “In Nigeria, I have seen one positive thing about the management of the COVID-19.
“We’ve seen the role played by the State governments, and some of the State governments are even looking at post-COVID-19 era and the economy of their people.”

“I have seen now what could be described as the devolution of powers with the governors,” Jonathan added.