Following the recently announced directive of Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu which has mandated all Lagosians to employ the use of nose masks to reduce the spread of the ravaging Covid-19 virus, the government of Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), led by the Chairman, Hon. Samson Folorunso Olatunde (SAMOLA) has today commenced the distribution of free nose masks to constituents.
The exercise commenced at the Council Secretariat premises where members of the Executive and Legislative arms, as well as Special Assistants serving in the government of the day, benefitted from the first distribution phase. While addressing the beneficiaries, the Council Mayor shed some light into the rationale behind the first distribution and the criteria that determined the first set of beneficiaries.
In his words, “We are picking pace with activities to follow up on the resolutions of the State Government on the use of face masks under the leadership of our indefatigable Governor, His Excellency, Mr Sanwoolu. It has been declared that everyone must henceforth wear masks in public.
“So while we are set to distribute free nose masks to as many constituents as we can manage, we have to lead by example too. We have to present ourselves as role models and by so doing, we protect ourselves and people we come in contact with too.”.
Corroborating the submissions of the Chairman was Hon. Femi Bamgbose, Vice-chairman of Olorunda LCDA who encouraged the people to embrace the initiative.
“These actions require total participation from the populace. This is something that we all have to form a firm resolve. I encourage our people to embrace the use of face masks in addition to the practice of proper hygiene and social distancing.”
Hon. Odu Joseph, The Secretary to the Government also sought to press-home the importance of forming a united force against the spread of the virus, positing that the battle against the notorious pandemic requires such dogged discipline and unity of purpose.
“What we have learnt so far is that we need to unite our purpose as a people against this notorious outbreak. We will need to be disciplined and dogged in our approach in order to wipe our society clean. And with the commitment displayed by our Chairman, there is no doubt, we can do it.”
Also to be presented with the nose masks were some members of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) led by the Education Secretary of Badagry Local Government, Alhaja Modinat Adebayo and some senior members of staff.
As you step out to provide or seek essential services, kindly endeavour to wear a facemask. It has become a necessity as pronounced by the state government and those found wanting may be penalized as deem fit.
