From Okoeki Oziegbe
Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly have called on the state Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to create more awareness on the dreaded Coronavirus with a view to prevent its spread in the state.
Raising the matter on Thursday during plenary, the Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa stated that it would be hard to determine the number of people that have been infected by Coronavirus in the state, adding that the state government should do more on enlightenment to prevent its spread.
“We should not run from those who have the virus or wish them dead. The state government has taken positive steps on the matter by banning religious gatherings and ordering the closure of public and private schools in the state.
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‘But the state government should do more through announcement and publicity on how to prevent its spread.
“Also, the state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi should speak Yoruba Language when talking about the matter so that the residents of the state would have a better understanding of what he is saying.
“Many people enter commercial buses that several other people board and this virus could be transmitted this way.
“Also, money exchange hands every time. People that enter buses take files to their bosses in the office. Our market men and women should meet regularly and discuss the matter and how to prevent its spread,” the Speaker said.
The House then resolved that the House of Assembly should call on the Governor to increase awareness and educate the people about the virus.
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