Vice President, Professor YEMI OSINBAJO says providing support for small businesses should be a priority for economies in addressing the impact of the Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic.

He stated this during the virtual conference entitled: “How Africa’s informal sector reacts to COVID-19”, by Africa.com.

Professor OSINBAJO said Nigeria’s response to the outbreak of COVID-19 had been made easier through the decentralization of activities, using the states and other sub-national entities.

The Vice President’s contributions were contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, LAOLU AKANDE.