PCEYF LAUDS EKITI STATE GOVERNMENT EFFORT, TOWARDS FIGHTING COVID-19.

The Progressive Coalition of Ekiti Youth Forum, has lauded the effort of the state Governor, DR John Kayode Fayemi, for his unrentless service towards the curb of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

In a statement made available by leadership of the  Association; Mr. Adebomi Adeniyi, Mr. Amodu Abiola, Akinwumi Olamide, to journalist in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti state capital On Sunday.

According to the release,  His Excellency, Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John  Kayode Fayemi, has perform wonderfully in curbing the spreading of the COVID-19 pandemic virus in the state. 

Below are what the Association lauds the governor for'

His Excellency,  Dr. John  Kayode Fayemi, Executive Governor of Ekiti State has adopted some proactive measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic Which was in line with the advised given by the World Health Organisation that each political entity should not boast that the virus cannot pay a visit but that arrangements must be made to attack a first (index) case.

Firstly, Gov. Fayemi, has been able to set up a 40 – person Ekiti State Task Force on Covid-19 under his direct leadership with representatives from all relevant sectors including Medical experts, State and Local Government officials, Legislature, Religious bodies, Traditional institutions, NURTW, Market associations,CSOs and Development Partners.

Also, Personal Protective Equipment for health workers will be provided for all public health facilities in the state. 

Also, the Governor has provided a Well trained medical personnel and well equipped health workers will be available at all public health facilities in the 16 LGAs of Ekiti. 

The taskforce has charge with the responsibility to Commence an extensive community sensitization by health educators across towns and villages in all the 16 LGAs in Ekiti State. 

Also,  Ekiti State has conducted a vulnerability map of all land borders and major motor parks leading into Ekiti State and measure will be put in place to screen inward bound passengers from heavy inflow areas first at motor parks of departure and at border towns. Ekiti State will work with the NURTW to maintain passenger manifests for fast traceability if the need arises. 

Further more, the state government has Activate on the mass public awareness on all radio and TV stations in Ekiti State to educate, enlighten and correct rumours and misinformation on the threat of the virus. 

In addition, In line with National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),Ekiti State Government have designated an isolation centre in the state to quarantine and /or treatment if necessary. Ekiti is also affiliated to a network of NCDC testing labs for fast evaluation of samples.

Ekiti State Government has set up a 24/7 Emergency Operation Centre to coordinate its response to the virus . Dedicated hotlines have been made available to the public to call of they suspect infection.

 The National Emergency Number 112 is also active in Ekiti State. Citizens can call in free of charge to report any emergency.

However, The Progressive Coalition of Ekiti Youth Forum,  Urged the state governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi,  to made provisions for foods and drugs  for the people of Ekiti state as well as adequate payment of the salaries of the civil servant in the state as there i'll be total lockdown of the state as from march  30-april 13th 2020

The Association also,  advised  the citizens of the state  not to panic but adhere strictly to safety precautions against the global pandemic.

Signed; The Leadership of Progressive Coalition of Ekiti Youth Forum 

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