The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has once again commended the National Youth Service Corps, Ogun State Secretariat for the visible efforts it has been making towards the fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, especially in areas of public sensitization, donation of liquid soaps , face masks and sanitizers to the State Government.
He also commended the Corps Medical Personnels for remaining in the State even in the face of the pandemic to support the health sector in the State in the fight against COVID-19.
Governor Abiodun opined that his administration will continue to give support to the Scheme in the State and ensure the protection of Corps Members and Staff.
He stated these while receiving a donation of 300 pieces of 600ml of liquid soaps, 636 pieces of 100ml of hand sanitizers, 1126 pieces of face masks and cartons of noodles through the Commissioner for Special Duties, Barr Olufemi Adeleke Ogunbanwo and Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Olaolu Olabintan.
The Governor assured the Management of the Scheme in the State that the Corps Medical Personnel alongside their senior colleagues will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adding that he is not unaware of all the efforts of other Corps Members who have visited him in the office to donate; face masks, hand sanitizers, liquid soaps and food items, all in a bid to contribute to the fight against COVID-19.