Ayodele Olalere
Lagos State government has instructed Council of Obas and Chiefs, Chairmen of 57 Local governments and Local Council Development Areas across the state to begin public awareness on Covid-19 with a view to stem the tide of the virus.
In a statement signed by Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Folashade Kadiri (Mrs), the state government also directed members and executives of Lagos State Development Advisory Council to resume sensitisation on health precautions as the state combats the second wave of the virus.
The council chairmen were also urged to commence decontamination of their various domains.
Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, who spoke during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Council of Obas and Chiefs, LG/LCDA Chairmen, members and executives of Lagos State Development Advisory Council reiterated the importance of measures being taken by the state government owing to the resurgence of the pandemic and the spike in the current rate of infection.
He emphasised the need for the leaders to ensure members of their communities adhere strictly to the health guidelines issued by the state government so as to curb the spread of the virus such as; the wearing of facemasks, physical distancing, regular hand-washing and the use of alcohol-based sanitiser.
While commending stakeholders for their support at the wake of the pandemic in year 2020, he assured that with the support of the citizens of Lagos state, the state will emerge out of this health challenge stronger with better health structures and with a prosperous economy.