Why we need CBN's N2.5bn COVID-19 support fund - Rivers govt

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The Rivers State Government has explained why it intends to access the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) COVID-19 support fund for states across the

The state government said the fund will enable it to establish a world-class radiotherapy centre and department at the Dr. Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Treatment and Diagnostic Centre in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

The commissioner added that the CBN created the fund to cushion the effects of coronavirus on the federal and state governments. “As you are aware, the facility has been utilised by virtually all the States and Rivers State is among the few that are yet to utilise the facility. He also added that parts of the money will be used to upgrade healthcare facilities at the Prof. Kesley Harrison Hospital and the Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital in Port Harcourt.

 

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