The announcement was made after the Niger State Public Health Laboratory, Minna was formally included in the NCDC Molecular Laboratory Network. 

A tweet shared on the agency's official Twitter handle read; 

We are pleased to announce the inclusion of the Niger State Public Health Laboratory, Minna to the NCDC Molecular Laboratory Network.

In 8 months, we have activated at least one laboratory for #COVID19 testing in all 36 +1 states of #Nigeria. #TakeResponsibility