NAIJAPAUSE: OPPORTUNITIES KNOCKING, AND IT MIGHT JUST BE ONCE

Abstract

Everyone is now aware of the reality of the coronavirus in Nigeria which has led to the cancelation of events, flights, and virtually everything that requires social, official, and religious gatherings. We are also aware that this pandemic will disrupt the Nigerian economy. What is most important there is to realize and acknowledge the existing challenges and take this opportunity to cushion the impact of the virus by introducing measures to protect companies and their workers, most especially the vulnerable citizens. This article is a prayer that: the Nigerian government should urgently develop a plan to deliver economic assistance to the vulnerable, clearly communicate its economic relief plans to the public and clarify eligibility, timelines, and procedures. For this, they should deploy more resources, creativity, and transparency to ensure the basic necessities of life to everyone. The opportunity is knocking… it might just be once.