As part of his contribution towards the ongoing fight against Covid-19 in Ondo State, business mogul and politician, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim (CFR), on Thursday donated N40 million to the state Government.
This was contained in a statement by the Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media), Mr Olabode Richard Olatunde.
Ibrahim, who presented the cheque to the state Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure, said the state must as a matter of urgency declare the fight against Covid-19 as a mega project with strategic plans to prevent the spread.
He assured the Governor of total support while hoping that the people will be fair enough to appreciate the efforts of the Governor so far.
Responding, Akeredolu appreciated the gesture while assuring that the money wiould be spent judiciously on the fight against Covid-19.
He said that the state has established isolation centres in the three senatorial districts of the state, adding that the State would also consider Ibrahim’s suggestion by involving big private hospitals at the local governments.
Explaining why he declared a dusk – to-dawn curfew on Tuesday, Akeredolu said:”We have a problem that there could be community spreading. Some people prefer beer drinking to their lives. They filled the beer parlors at night and risk spreading potential and that’s why we declared the curfew.’
He said the only way to stop the spread is when the people help themselves and cooperate with the Government on its directive.
“There are reason we take all these actions. We don’t just wake up and issue directives. We are worried about the lives of our people. There is nothing wrong with staying at home for now. We are determined to do our best and work for our dear state.” Akeredolu said.
The Governor called on the people to ensure that the protocol established are followed by regularly washing their hands and applying sanitisers.
