Eniola AkinkuotuThe Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership has said it was unfortunate that Nigeria, which is the poverty capital of the world, would relegate the health and education sectors. He said, “Why should we waste N27bn on building that is not showing any sign of distress? “Nigeria is the poverty capital in the world despite being one of the most endowed countries. READ ALSO: Lagos, Abuja, three airports to reopen June 21 – FG“Nigerians are dying from treatable and preventable diseases and the government thinks it is right to slash the health budget while maintaining the N27bn for renovation? It is a shame.”The PUNCH reports that the Federal Government in its proposed the revision of the 2020 budget due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Source: Punch June 03, 2020 07:52 UTC