Kwara residents have been urged to continue taking precautionary measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Chairman of Kwara State Technical Committee on COVID-19 and Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi stated this while flagging off the distribution of 50,000 face masks donated by Mikano International to some selected schools in the state.
Alabi, who urged residents to continue observing the preventative measure for COVID-19, said the virus is yet from being over.
He added, “We really appreciate Mikano International for the donation of 50,000 to us. This will boost our efforts in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the state. It also shows that the company cares for our school children.
For her part, the Permanent Secretary Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development Mary Adeosun promised that the ministry would continue to monitor schools and ensure compliance in line with Covid-19 protocols.
“We are this morning to receive the face masks donated to the state by Mikano International in recognition of the efforts of His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Technical Committee on COVID-19 in containing the pandemic in the state. As part of its social responsibilities, Mikano International gave us 50,000 face masks for distribution to various schools.
“I want to assure the people of the state that the materials will be distributed accordingly. It will get down to our students in the three senatorial districts. The ministry will also ensure monitoring and compliance in line with Covid-19 protocols.”