NCDC debunks fake news that it has spent N1 billion on SMS

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NCDC debunks fake news that it has spent N1 billion on SMS

On Wednesday, there were rumours making round on social media that the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC had spent one billion naira on SMS to Nigerians

According to the NCDC, SMS being sent to Nigerians were provided as in-kind support by Nigerian network providers, which include MTN, Glo and Airtel.

The NCDC in a tweet said, “The headline claiming that NCDC has spent N1 billion on SMS to Nigerians is FALSE While communication through SMS is a key part of our #COVID19 response strategy, this has been largely provided as in-kind support by @AirtelNigeria @MTNNG @GloWorld”