Dr. Doris Bitrus, Chief Veterinary Officer in Plateau State, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Jos.
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Alhassan told a news conference in Abuja that poultry meat and other poultry products were safe for consumption if thoroughly cooked
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Monday, also advised members of the public to avoid contact with chickens, ducks or other birds, including their feathers, faeces and other wastes in areas where the disease is known to exist
Dr. Nnanna Onyekwere, the Director of Public Health in the state Ministry of Health, told NAN in Port Harcourt that hundreds of birds in the farm had been eliminated
Setshwaelo said FAO was already supporting the Federal Government with professionals and pledged that more support would come to the country
The minister directed that the compensation should be paid to the farmers within 72 hours
Tunji Moronfoye, the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ilorin
Olugbenga Ogunsetan, the General Secretary of the association, told the News Agency of Nigeria that PAN, in conjunction with relevant government agencies, were taking measures to contain the virus