By Gabriel Chy Alonta
Special Adviser to the Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state, on Public Orientation and Special Duties, Mrs. Ify Obinabo, has advised traders to avoid contacts and consumption of bush meats and other related animals that pose threats to humanity.
Obianabo said this when she visited Building Materials International Market, Ogidi, to enlighten traders on Coronavirus, Lassa fever and other infectious diseases.
Obinabo, during the visit, charged them to observe regular hand washing and maintain high level of food and environmental hygiene to contain those ‘zoonotic’ diseases.
“Please, stay away from consumption of rats, drinking of garri, or any uncooked food. Also stay away from coughing patients and always use hand sanitisers.
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“For those who travel to China for business trip, you can avoid traveling to China for now or use online services to place your order. Then if you have gone and come back, please quarantine yourself for 14 days to avoid possible spread, if any.
“Please, take this message to your homes. This message is from our working Governor, so Inform your friends and families to educate them also”, she added.
The special adviser also warned against bush fire and careless handling of inflammable materials.
She urged the traders to procure fire extinguisher in their shops as well as to put off every electrical appliances before the closure of work or their businesses.
According to her, “Please avoid burning of tires on tied roads, it reduces the life spam of the road.
Governor Obiano has invested heavily on road constructions and rehabilitation.
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“Let us sustain the tempo of support we have accorded to the Governor. Let’s join hands in making Anambra more business friendly by ensuring prompt payment of taxes to enable the Governor achieve his lofty vision for the state”.
Responding on behalf of the market leaders, Chief Jude Nwankwo, commended the governor for bringing awareness and health sensitisation to the market, and remarked that Obiano had recorded excellence in his administration, projecting the state to limelight.
While assuring their continuous support to the state government, Nwankwo disclosed that their market had procured and distributed fire extinguishers to traders for safety.