Governor Udom Emmanuel, during a routine media chat to update citizens on efforts of state government in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, said despite his efforts, there are still individuals who criticize his administration.
He however noted, that one of his critics was stricken down by the virus, and was treated by the same facilities he condemned.
“As I’m talking to you, I’m yet to receive one Naira from federal government for the fight against Covid-19.
“A lot of people believe we are doing all these things because federal government has given us so much money.
“We do this because we see our responsibility to save lives and I had said that I will be at the forefront of this fight,” Gov Udom stated.
On the support and cooperation of the State's residents, he said, “it’s been a very challenging time and as I said during the last briefing that if God does not take this away as we have prayed then we must find a way to survive”.
“I appreciate those who obey the guidelines and even those who do not obey, but mainly people working in our case management centres, call centres and security agents who have done a fantastic job within this period”.
“So, be rest assured that every decision taken, every guideline by this government is to protect lives and that is the primary aim.
“We give out these guidelines based on advise from experts,” he said.