The National Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Hon Kolade Alabi on Tuesday issued a press release to advise all the local government administrations across the country to engage on partial lockdown of Local Government Services.
The ALGON Chairman stated that “the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer news in our country. The global health calamity evidenced by the speedy penetration into Nigeria and given the present figures so far published by the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), aptly calls for proactive strategy”.
Alabi alluded that “while ALGON acknowledges the vigour of both the Federal and States in combating the attendant spiralling spread, control, prevention and treatment for those already affected. We strongly emphasize continued advocacy across the strata due to poor awareness. It is imperative for all the local governments in Nigeria to strictly adhere to the directives of the Federal and applicable State Governments”.
He noted that “to compliment the applaudable dexterity, commitments and professional strides of the Federal & States’ Health Personnel, all Local Government Councils are hereby advised to be engaged in partial lockdown of Local Government Services while the program ‘working from home’ are being worked out” opined the ALGON helmsman.
“All Local Government Council Chairmen are hereby further advised to enlighten the people more on basic protective measures such as, improving personal hygiene i.e to first think of your health and protect others by doing the following, washing hands with soap more frequently, avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth including but not limited to, avoiding large gatherings, maintaining social distancing and make available hand sanitizers, face mask and hand-washing soaps for distribution to the people in general”.
“We enjoin all Nigerians to stay healthy as the price for disobedience is high” Alabi averred.
