Nigerian Government and the challenges of mitigating the effects COVID-19 pandemic Nigerian Government and the challenges of mitigating the effects COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China, in 2019 is a tragic historical event that has repercussions around the world, posing health concerns that require policy attention. Given the preceding, this article examines the Nigerian government's response to COVID-19 and the difficulties it faces in reducing its effects on citizens. The study was founded on the theory of emergency management. Data was gathered from secondary sources and then examined using content analysis. The study also discovered that the Nigerian federal government implemented several strategies to mitigate the health and economic consequences of COVID 19. The paper finds that the government has been unable to offer welfare to everyone in need due to corruption and politics in the distribution system. The paper recommends among other things, that the Nigerian government reduce misuse of public funds by committing to transparency, strengthening anti-corruption institutions, and being deliberate in its acquisition of medical equipment to equip its healthcare system, ensuring that the healthcare system can provide healthcare services to its citizens continuously.