Nigeria, June 2 -- The Nigerian government has awarded the contracts for the construction of oxygen plant houses, installation and maintenance of oxygen production plants across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Abuja.

The project, which was awarded at a total sum of N5.6 billion, was approved at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday.

The meeting was chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari.

While briefing the state house correspondents shortly after the meeting, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the decision was part of the administration's efforts towards addressing the biting challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr Mohammed said: "The Minister ...