Covid-19 Palliative: NSM Begins Distribution of N10,000 To Over 100 Nigerian Journalists

Covid-19 Palliative: NSM Begins Distribution of N10,000 To Over 100 Nigerian Journalists

By Niyi Busari

As part of efforts towards cushioning the effect of the ongoing lockdown on the journalists, a non-profit organization and Sports WhatsApp platform, Nigeria Sports Mouthpiece (NSM), has begun the distribution of N10,000 COVID-19 palliative to over One hundred Nigerian journalists.

This follows after distribution of N1.2m among 100 journalists two weeks ago.

According to the Founder/Super Admin, Wale Ajayi who is based in Canada said the COVID-19 palliative supported by well-meaning Nigerians was hastily designed to ensure that the most hit by the hardship lay their hands on something to cushion the effect of the economic hardship brought by the lockdown.

He said: “What is happening on the streets of our cities is horrendous. The people who earn their living on a daily basis are struggling to find even a meal a day. We call well-meaning individuals home and abroad to come to their aid.

He however, also appealed to Nigerians to be reasonable and not consider boycotting the lockdown order as an option due to hunger since it would help control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Insisting that there was no favoritism in the palliative support, Oja as his fondly called by his admirers, stressed that the NSM captures the journalists because of the risks they face while discharging their duties and the role played during the lockdown.