Covid-19: Osun Chief Whip,Olatunji Distributes Hand Sanitizers, Nose Masks, Gloves To His Constituents

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

The Chief Whip of Osun State House of Assembly, Hon Tunde Olatunji on Thursday distributed over one thousand hand sanitizers to the people of his Constituency, as part of Precautionary Measures to curb the spread of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.

Other protective items distributed alongside hand sanitizers by the Honourable representing, Ife North Constituency at the Osun State House of Assembly are nose masks, hand gloves among others.

Residents of Yakooyo, Ipetu, Asipa, Edunabon, Isope, Moro, Akinlalu and several other communities within the axis , which made up Ife North State Constituency came out in their large numbers to access the protective items.

Olatunji used the opportunity to educate his constituents on the need to to obey government’s instructions and follow basic personal hygiene habits.

He said it was incumbent upon each and every one of them to adhere strictly to the directive and precautionary measures put in place by the government to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the state.

The Osun Chief Whip enjoined the residents of Ife North to continue to support the Government’s effort in containing the spread of the disease by ensuring regular hand washing.

He said the distribution of the free hand sanitizers and other protectuves items was just his own little way of showing love to his people at this very trying moment considering the astronomical increase in their prices and scarcity in the market.

He further explained that the decision to distribute free hand sanitizers was born out of the love he has for the people of his Constituency and it’s part of preventive measures against the Coronavirus Pandemic

“Ultimately, showing love is one of the best investments we can make as a leader”

“Considering the astronomical increase in prices of hand sanitizers and scarcity of same in the market, this free distrubution is just my own little way of showing love to our people at this very trying moment.

As our dear State and Country join the rest of the world in making difficult choices and sacrifices that are absolutely necessary for us to overcome this deadly virus, please let us comply fully and always remember that one of the most effective ways to prevent the Coronavirus infection is through strict adherence to basic rules of hygiene. The washing of hands frequently with hand sanitisers or soap and water among others at this time is not debatable.

“Panic is not the way to go, but prevention. Lets keep to all the precautionary measures; We will surely overcome!, Olatunji said.