Lagos Assembly urges campaign against new COVID-19 variant
Politics
THE Lagos House of Assembly has urged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to embark on public enlightenment campaign on preventing spread of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
The house made the resolution sequel to the motion raised by Mr Rotimi Olowo (Shomolu 1) on the third wave of COVID-19 during the plenary session on Thursday.
Olowo said the state government should embark on a proper enlightenment campaign on the need to observe COVID-19 protocols such as wearing of nose masks, washing of hands and maintaining social distance.
“There is need for the Lagos State governor to direct the state Commissioner for Health to ensure proper COVID-19 tests across the state.
“There should be enlightenment in schools, churches/mosques, markets and clubs and COVID-19 vaccines must be made available to the people of the state,” he said.
The lawmaker, however, commended the governor for raising alarm on the new wave of the pandemic.
Olowo, Chairman, House Committee on Finance, also urged Federal Government to ensure people coming from abroad were quarantined for one week and complied with the mandatory COVID-19 test.
He suggested that the state government should have desks at the airports to ensure proper register of immigrants and ensure they were properly quarantined, while their home addresses should be known.
In his contribution, Mr Adedamola Richard (Ikeja 2), said that precautionary measures should be taken against the pandemic.
Commenting, Mr Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti Osa 2) said religious centres should bring back COVID-19 protocols.
Yishawu said the state government should create awareness about the pandemic so that the people could start observing the protocols.
Also, Mr Setonji David (Badagry 2) said COVID-19 vaccines should be made available to all members of the public.
The Speaker of the House, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, said the people of the state could not afford another lockdown due to the economic downturn in the country.
The speaker, however, said it was important that precautionary measures were taken to prevent spread of the pandemic in the state.
Obasa, therefore, directed the Clerk of the House, Mr Olalekan Onafeko, to inform the governor on the motion deliberated upon through a letter. (NAN)
– July 15, 2021 @ 17:54 GMT
Tags: Lagos Assembly urges campaign against new COVID-19 variant
Related Posts
Reps minority caucus commiserates with stampede victims
THE Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has urged the government, at all levels, to take targeted actions to...
Read More2025 budget will bridge infrastructure deficit – Tinubu
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Monday said that the borrowing envisaged in the 2025 budget was targeted at providing critical infrastructure....
Read MoreYahaya Bello threatens to sue online media over alleged comment against Tinubu
FORMER Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has threatened to sue persons behind an online media, Daily Excessive, over alleged fake...
Read MoreMost Read
BusinessAfreximbank participates in Bank of Industry Nigeria’s syndicated facility of up to EUR 2-billionBy editor2 MIN READ
AfricaEnergy Industry Congratulates John Mahama on Re-election, Commends Progress in Oil and Gas SectorBy editor2 MIN READ
EducationABU International Studies Alumni offers scholarships to 20 indigent students By editor2 MIN READ
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Keep abreast of news and other developments from our website.