As a boost to the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, two members of National Youth Service Corps,, Sebe Godspower Oghenemaroh AB/19C/1332 and Babatunde Dolapo Dayo AB/19C/0859 serving in Osisioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State have constructed two semi-automated foot-lever hand washing machines which has been donated to the State Government.
The machines which were donated alongside 3,000 pieces of NYSC branded facemasks, all produced by Corps Members from Osisioma, Umuahia North & Umunneochi LGAs are to aid hand washing, being one of the protocols to prevent the spread of corona virus.
Leading the NYSC team to Abia State Government House for the donation, the State Coordinator of NYSC Abia, Lady Bona Fasakin said the gesture was to support Government’s effort in curbing the spread of the pandemic.
Receiving the items on behalf of the State Government, the Secretary to Abia State Government and Chairman, Inter-Ministerial Committee on COVID-19, Barr. Chris Ezem described the NYSC Scheme as a very relevant agency spearheading the fight against corona virus pandemic in the country.
While appreciating the Corps Members for the donation, Barr. Ezem urged them to step up efforts in sensitizing people on the protocols of preventing COVID-19 in their various communities.
He urged the Corps Members to think outside the box and create innovative ideas that will make them remain relevant in the Scheme of things after their service year
