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Akwa Ibom state is yet to receive financial support from the federal government for the fight against COVID-19.

According to Emmanuel Ekuwem, secretary to the state government who is chairman of the state’s COVID-19 management committee, officials of the state have heard that funds have been released to some states to support them in their efforts to stem the spread of the virus.

“We wish to commend the Federal Government for this laudable initiative. However, Akwa Ibom State has, as of today, not received any support from the Federal Government,” he said.

“We remain optimistic that soon, Akwa Ibom State will get its own share of the palliative.”

He commended Udom Emmanuel, the governor, for the “huge resources” he has expended so far to ensure that the right amenities, such as the isolation centre with over 13 ventilators at the Ibom Specialist Hospital.

Also, the construction of a 300-bed isolation centre at Methodist Hospital Ituk, Mbang which is expected to be “ready soon”, and the isolation centre at Ikot Ekpene.

He also commended the people of Akwa Ibom for obeying the measures put together by the state, especially the lockdown to help reduce the spread of the virus.

He said the governor had approved the palliatives to be distributed throughout the over 300 villages in state.