Members of Bauchi State House of Assembly have donated the sum of N10.5million to the Bauchi State Taskforce Committee on Covid 19 for the continued fight against coronavirus in the state.
Announcing the donation on behalf of the lawmakers, Speaker Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman said the gesture was part of the lawmakers efforts and interventions toward fighting the pandemic in the state.
The House also commended Bauchi State Government and Taskforce Committee on COVID-19 for their unmatchable commitment toward the fight against the disease which he said is already yielding positive result.
“His Excellency Governor Bala Mohammad’s ways of managing this pandemic are commendable and exemplary. From alleviating the hardship caused by the pandemic on the citizens to enlightenment and medical support and protective measures, the Governor and the State Taskforce Committee, headed by the Deputy Governor, have done remarkably well.
“The provision of Bauchi State Molecular Reference Laboratory for tests and other medical support in Bauchi, is another feat that excites members of Bauchi State House of Assembly.
“Thus our donation is meant to consolidate these gains, ” he said.
The House also commended the people of Bauchi State for their resilience in this period of national emergency and call on them to to strictly adhere to the protocols of management and protection against COVID-19.
