Lecturers at the Faculty of Science, Federal University Oye-Ekiti [FUOYE], have reportedly developed a herbal cure for coronavirus [Covid-19] disease, ravaging Nigeria and the world presently.

The scientists disclosed this on Friday in a press statement signed by the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Olayide Lawal.

The statement revealed that the lead researcher of the Anti-Covid 19 herbal drug team was Dr Lawrence Okoro of the department of Microbiology who is a consultant to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Prof. Lawal said:

“The mixture had been tested against several viruses before the outbreak of COVID-19 and had shown to be effective against some Adenoviruses, Rhinoviruses, influenza and other respiratory viruses as well as effective against tumors. This product of rigorous research output has been submitted to Nigerian Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development.

“Federal University Oye Ekiti has demonstrated tenacious commitments towards the advancement of research, most especially in areas of Science and Technology. The university is known for providing the right ambience for scientists to come up with result-oriented findings. The Dean of Science posited that the Federal Government should look inward for solution to the virulent and ravaging COVID-19. He further stated that Nigeria can take a cue from Madagascar that is using locally developed mixture to treat Covid-19 that is yielding good result.”