Catholic Church donates ALL its 425 hospitals in Nigeria as COVID-19 isolation centres

Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government
of the federation (SGF), who disclosed this at
the presidential task force briefing on
Monday said state governments can now
take advantage of the facilities.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control
(NCDC) had said no state in the country has
enough bed spaces for COVID-19 patients.
But Mustapha said the recent donations
would add as support for the state
governments.
“As part of efforts to support the states in the
establishment of the isolation and treatment
centres, I wish to remind our governors that
the Catholic Bishops Conference has
volunteered all the 425 hospitals and clinics
nationwide for adaptation and use as
isolation centres,” he said.
“Governors are encouraged to please
approach Catholic Bishops in their states to
access these facilities.
“​As a further cost-effective measure, I also
wish to remind subnational authorities that
the Nigeria Institute of Architects has pledged
the pro bono services of their members to
modify, design and supervise all COVID-19
related projects nationwide. Again, we urge
that this offer be taken up speedily.”
The SGF also said The THISDAY Dome
treatment and isolation facility in Abuja would
be inaugurated on Tuesday.
Nduka Obaigbena, publisher of THISDAY
newspaper, had donated the facility to
support the fight against COVID-19.
“It will add a total of 270 beds to our isolation
capacity in Abuja. This is a private sector-
driven initiative and we commend the efforts
of this Thisday, NNPC, Sahara Energy Group,
CCECC and all the partners involved in this
enterprise,” Mustapha said.