The Nigerian government has established an emergency operation centre to monitor the supply of essential commodities during the COVID-19 lockdown, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment,The centre, which is housed in the ministry, will monitor the real-time status of the transportation and delivery of essential goods to cut down on the difficulties being faced by manufacturers, transporters, and distributors of the commodities across the country.
He said President Muhammadu Buhari has directed his ministry to work with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria ; the Nigerian Association of Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture ; Nigerian Traders Association ; and other affiliated stakeholders to guarantee that the production of essential items like food, medical and pharmaceutical products continues unhindered.
“What this means is that the raw material needs of our manufacturers are being met, and recognised road transporters of essential goods are able to transport goods.“This synergy, between our law enforcement agencies, our essential goods manufacturers and producers and the Ministry, has allowed us to be able to meet critical demands at this time,” he said.
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