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Friday, May 8, 2020 EiE Nigeria Weekly Update

Only an active citizenry can keep an elite that has lost its sense of mission from going further astray. - Pat Utomi(Nigerian Professor of Political Economy)

"There's a lot to be anxious about during this crisis and it's understandable. But don't let it flood your being so that it stops you from being rational & taking practical steps."Oyinkansola Alabi (Emotions Doctor) and host, Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun joined the 'Call of Duty' conversation this week.Missed it? Catch up!The conversation continues next week and promises to be great.  Follow us on social media for next week's Call of Duty lineup!Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Instagram 

This week, Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Company led by Dr Ola Brown launched ‘Covid Mobile' in Lagos.Covid Mobile is a sample taking vehicle that could help ramp up testing and protect Nigeria's healthcare workers who are taking samples from potentially infected patients in the field.

First group of 265 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, May 6th. The second group of 253 Nigerians from London arrived in Lagos today, Friday, May 8th while an unspecified number of Nigerians are expected to return from New York Sunday, May 10th.The evacuees on arrival will undergo a mandatory 14-day supervised quarantine in a monitored environment. Kudos to the Federal Government!

Born on May 14, 2003, Leah Sharibu, who was abducted in 2018 by Boko Haram terrorists has celebrated her 15th and 16th birthday in captivity, this is a reproachful memory.Will she spend another birthday in captivity?We won't STOP until our girls are back and alive!#BringBackOurGirls   #HopeEndures   #SixYearsTooLong   #NoMoreExcuses

Please stay safe!The EiE Nigeria Team