The Federal Government has intensified border surveillance and public health preparedness measures to prevent the possible spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into Nigeria, despite the country recording no confirmed case at the moment.
The development was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Interior in a statement shared on the official page of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
According to the statement, the minister joined other top government officials and emergency response stakeholders at a high-level preparedness meeting held in Lagos on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The meeting, coordinated by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, brought together representatives of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), security agencies, aviation authorities, immigration officials and other relevant health institutions to assess Nigeria’s readiness against any potential Ebola outbreak.
The Federal Government stressed that although there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria, proactive measures are necessary to safeguard public health and national security.
“While there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria, we are not leaving anything to chance,” the statement read.
As part of the renewed preventive measures, the Ministry of Interior said it is strengthening border control operations and enhancing screening procedures at airports, seaports and land borders across the country.
Tunji-Ojo stated that the government is working closely with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Port Health Services and other agencies to improve surveillance and monitoring at all entry points.
The minister further assured Nigerians that the Federal Government remains committed to early detection, rapid response and coordinated containment efforts in the event of any suspected case.
The renewed alert follows growing concerns over recent Ebola outbreaks reported in some African countries, prompting health authorities across the continent to strengthen emergency preparedness systems.
Health experts have continued to advise Nigerians to maintain proper hygiene practices, report suspected symptoms promptly and rely only on verified information from official health authorities.
