Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the threats to Nigeria’s corporate existence are unprecedented and unimagined.
VP spoke at the weekend during the public presentation of a book authored by retired Major-General Pat Akem-Vingir.
Noting that the country is forging ahead despite numerous challenges, he mentioned the battle against COVID-19.
Osinbajo said Nigeria’s effort to tackle the coronavirus pandemic was an example of leadership in a crisis.
He recalled how even some of the wealthiest and most developed economies struggled to handle the outbreak.
The VP said countries with more modest economic profiles quickly deployed a public health framework that was responsive and effective.
Osinbajo pointed out that Nigeria’s response has been celebrated locally and internationally as a result of strategic leadership.
He cited the establishment of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and an inter-ministerial interagency team led by Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
“The task force swiftly issued and enforced COVID-19 protocols for travel and general movement. We restricted travel into Nigeria before most OECD countries did.