Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr.Osagie Ehanire has come under fire over a viral video where he stated that he is not aware if Doctors and health workers are paid hazard allowance amidst COVID-19.
Dr Osagie Ehanire made the statement while giving COVID-19 update at the House of Representatives.
Also, the health minister went further to explain that Doctors are doing their standard jobs by screening patients for Coronavirus.
However, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila., the Speaker of the House of Representatives was quick to express his displeasure over the statement of the Minister.
“You should be aware. It’s not enough to say that you don’t know. Quite honestly you dropped a ball there.” He said.
See video in the tweet below:
All health workers needs to see this pic.twitter.com/6naGY2qh2c
— T O L U💚💚😷 (@Tolz__) April 10, 2020
Meanwhile, Twitter users have expressed their displeasure over this statement made by the Minister of Health and they are calling for his immediate sack or resignation.
See their reaction below:
He has to resign. A Minister of health that is not aware of the affairs of health workers is not fit to lead.#EhanireMustresign
— Dr. Joyceta (@DrJoyceta) April 10, 2020
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The minister of health must resign! Enough of the incompetence in the Nigerian government. #EhanireMustResign
— Iyari Ewere (@iHaveFoundMyWay) April 10, 2020
What pained me the most is The Minister of Health said the Nigerian doctors handle #COVIDー19 cases are doing their standard jobs…. To even rob it in their faces, he said drs were just screening temperature! Chai!! @DrEOEhanire should resign or be sacked!
— Sohnwa (@AsaAlor) April 10, 2020
Furthermore, Twitter users have said the statement of the Minister of Health goes a long way to show that our leaders do not care about Nigerians and the health sector in Nigeria.
President – I’m not aware
Information minister- I’m not aware
Power minister- I’m not aware
Transport minister- I’m not aware
IG – I’m not aware
Boss Mustapha – I’m not aware
Minister of health- I’m not aware of hazard allowance for health workersWe run a ‘I’M NOT AWARE” govt
— Professor Emeritus (@theDamorela) April 10, 2020
• Dr. Osagie Ehanire •
– MBBS : Germany
– Residency: Germany
– Board Certification: IrelandCame back to Nigeria and joined Shell Petroleum.
-2019: Minister of Health
It’s obvious he hasn’t faced HAZARD before…so he doesn’t know what “Nigerian Doctors” go through!
🤡🤡🤡 pic.twitter.com/QZsJ0NajSP
— sports Dokita🏆🇳🇬🇨🇦 (@Sports_Doctor2) April 10, 2020
Do you think the statement of the Minister was insensitive at this moment when Doctors and health workers are putting their lives on the line to save patients affected by the virus?
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