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This is a working visit. I want to thank you @GovWike for your firm, strong, committed and personally -led response to COVID-19 in Rivers State.

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu DG @NCDCgov
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Rivers is one of the most important gate-ways into the country. One of the most important economies in the country . So, Rivers is important , not only to you but to the entire country.

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu DG @NCDCgov
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We thank you @GovWike very much for your leadership and we need your leadership to continue in order for us to continue doing our work nationally."

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu DG @NCDCgov
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This is actually a joint team. I have come with the officer in charge of World Health Organisation . We have come together to offer our support. -

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu DG @NCDCgov
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Your Excellency, you have an excellent public health team to which I have an excellent working relationship with. We have a close technical working relationship.

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG @NCDCgov
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The purpose of this visit is to engage with the team and understand their challenges and continue driving that close coordination.

The unique nature of this virus is that it is a global pandemic. None of us can do this on our own. No country can do this on its own.

We share information across the states to make sure that everyone is informed as they can possibly be. We share Information on new developments, strategies, what works and what doesn't work.

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG @NCDCgov
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Whether it is is in detection, prevention and treatment, our role as NCDC is to make sure that our technical colleagues , are able to respond at all levels and are supported in any way with the expertise they need.

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, DG @NCDCgov
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