The Chairman, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Adebayo Aderiye, has called on all residents to continue to adhere to standard safety measures, as part of efforts towards containing the COVID-19 pandemic across the State.
Dr. Aderiye, who made the call during the inauguration ceremony of biomedical equipment donated by the National Lottery Trust Fund to the Onikan Health Centre, Lagos Island, emphasised the need to fully comply with all stipulated health guidelines aimed at effectively curbing the ravaging pandemic in Lagos.
While acknowledging the supportive roles of the Government, Corporate bodies and individuals in ensuring quality healthcare delivery across the State General Hospitals, the Chairman sought the judicious use of the medical equipment by all health workers in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.
Dr. Aderiye however, implored all medical personnel and healthcare providers to ensure proper maintenance of the donated equipment, just as he enjoined other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the laudable gesture and support the Lagos State Government in its concerted efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Earlier in his address, the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Festus Dawodu, reiterated the need to put the equipment to judicious use, l am appealing to all operators in the lottery industry to ensure prompt payment of necessary fees from the business to the Government in line with extant lottery laws in the State and Country.
Olaoluwa Adekunle
