The 28-member Borno State House of Assembly has pledged 50% of their two months salaries to fight COVID-19 yet to outbreak in the state.
Announcing the pledge in Maiduguri, the Speaker of the House, Abdulkarim Lawan told response team leader of COVID-19 and Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur that the salary donations was to support the state government efforts prevent and control spread of virus.
He also commended the state government for adopting preventive measures, including the setup of COVID-19 response team.
Responding, Kadafur expressed appreciation for the sacrifice made by legislators to prevent the deadly virus into Borno.
