Nigerians Question Governor El-Rufai’s Claim Of Using N400,000 To Treat One COVID-19 Patient

The claim by Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, that the state was using N400,000 to treat a COVID-19 patient has been met with criticism by Nigerians.

NaijaGistReporters had reported that el-Rufai during an executive board meeting with traditional rulers on Tuesday said the quantity was as a results of the increasing cost of medicine , feeding and private protective equipment for doctors.

Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai

Following the revelation by the governor, Nigerians took to social media to condemn him for creating such “outrageous claims”.

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With the figure taking many all of sudden , Nigerians have asked el-Rufai to offer a breakdown of the spending.

Some Nigerians also stated that the govt of the country used the outbreak of the virus to embezzle funds.

“We would haven't any reason to doubt him if only he could account for what the N400,000 was spent on. I'm certain this same person would demand for the nitty-gritty of all expenses made by his employees,” @ore_daniels tweeted.

Ibn Suleiman Adagba said, “Tell us the entire patients treated thus far .”