USA Africa Dialogue Series - Article: The Pandemic And The Country’s Future

By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Nigeria's decision to 'unwind' the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown in the capital, Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States refers.

As we strive to "balance the need to protect health while also preserving livelihoods", can we safely say that the worst of the pandemic that has unleashed more than 2,170 cases and over-68 deaths on the country is over? If we take a chance when the pandemic is still ravaging our land, how safe are we? If we are not safe, where then lies the sunshine in dark times?With porous borders and a compromised security system littering Nigeria's geopolitical landscape, how far can the closure of inter-state borders go in repurposing our lives towards the sought-after reprieve? What type of sustainable national strategy and national framework are being put in place for the economy to bounce back, especially, after lots of pains for the people? What type of conversations are our leaders having - even, with those working at their pleasure - on decisions with life and death consequences? Are there modalities in place to cushion the effects of job losses and unpaid salaries as a result of COVID-19?

https://chidioparareports.blogspot.com/2020/05/article-pandemic-and-countrys-future.html

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