In its attempts to curtail the second wave of the COVID – 19 that is still ravaging the world, the Lagos State Government has implored traditional institutions, Councils and Community associations across the state to resume the sensitisation campaign on health precautions as the rate of infections increases.
The Commissioner for Local Government & Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed, made the charge at a stakeholders’ meeting with the State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Chairmen of Local Government/Local Council Development Areas and members and executives of Lagos State Development Advisory Council.
He also urged the Council Chairmen to embark on the decontamination of their respective localities.
Dr Ahmed reiterated that these measures have become expedient owing to the resurgence of the pandemic and the spike in the current rate of infection, stressing that there is a need to ensure members of their communities adhere strictly to the health guidelines issued by the State government to curb the spread of the highly contagious virus.
“It very vital that we all must ensure that residents of our various communities comply with all safety directives, such as the wearing of face masks, physical distancing, regular hand-washing and the use of alcohol-based sanitiser”, he said.
While commending stakeholders for their support at the wake of the pandemic in year 2020, Dr. Ahmed assured that with the support of the citizens of Lagos, the State will emerge from this health challenge stronger with better health structures and a prosperous economy.
