Collaboration
By Joy Akinsanya
Abeokuta, June 25, 2024 (NAN) The House of Assembly in Ogun on Tuesday urged relevant government agencies to collaborate with local governments for proactive measures in containing the spread of cholera in the state.
The House’s members, led by the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide (APC-Odeda), made the call during plenary held at Room 215 of the Assembly Complex in Abeokuta.
Elemide, while speaking, also commended the state government for its prompt intervention through the purchase of necessary protective kits meant for the prevention of the spread.
He solicited the collaboration of relevant agencies and the Department of Public Health and Sanitation at the local government level.
Earlier, Wahab Haruna (APC-Yewa North I) had underscored the need to enforce compliance with public health precautions and promotion of hygiene by private food vendors to save the citizens.
Haruna who is Chairman, House Committee on Health, also explained the need for residents to take necessary precautions to halt the spread of the disease.
Contributing, Adegoke Adeyanju (APC-Yewa North II) sought more awareness and intervention from the government in order the curb the spread of the disease at the grassroots.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the House is temporarily using Room 215 in view of ongoing renovation of the Assembly chamber.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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(Edited by Olawale Alabi)
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