Federal government, state governments, National Assembly and public health institutions yesterday intensify efforts to prevent spread of Ebola for Nigeria, mobilise health workers, strengthen disease surveillance and beg Nigerians make dem adopt precautionary measures after dem confirm one imported case for Abuja.

Di response come as Senate and House of Representatives call for immediate release of emergency funds to strengthen di country preparedness, while West African Health Organisation (WAHO) step up regional surveillance and coordination.

Besides, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) beg persons wey dem suspect say get infection make dem stay away from congregational prayers pending medical assessment.

For same vein, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, don demand accountability for di N10 billion wey dem reportedly approve for Ebola preparedness, dey question how much dem release and how dem spend di money.

Health authorities don identify 44 contacts wey link to di confirmed case and dem dey trace dem for monitoring and appropriate medical intervention, as public health officials warn say early detection, contact tracing and strict infection prevention measures critical to prevent further transmission.

Also, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) yesterday convene im first Incident Management Meeting following di official declaration of di outbreak, bring im leadership and key partners together to coordinate response activities.

Di development don cause heightened vigilance across states, with Niger State placing public and private health facilities on alert and directing dem to report suspected cases immediately.

Medical experts don also beg Nigerians make dem avoid unnecessary physical contact, practise regular handwashing and seek prompt medical attention if dem develop symptoms or suspect exposure.