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FG Laments Disinterest in Hand Washing After COVID-19 Epidemic
FG Laments Disinterest in Hand Washing After COVID-19 Epidemic
By: Michael Mike
The federal government has lamented that many structures put in place, especially the culture of hand washing during the COVID-19 epidemic has not be sustained.
Speaking at the celebration of the Global Hand Washing Day in Abuja, the Deputy Director, Sport and Health Department, Ministry of Education, Akinba Omolewa said: “With what we experienced, one would have expected that after the COVID-19 experience that this hand washing should have continued, but we see that all the structures that were kept during the time has been dismantled.”
She disclosed that the ministry is fully committed to this programme because it has to do with the Nigeria children, noting that: “Though parents are teaching their children to wash their hands but once they get to school, the teacher in the classroom have to take the task of reinforcing the importance of students washing their hands regularly to prevent them from diseases like cholera, respiratory diseases and others”.
She said “the education ministry is trying by all means to sensitize both teachers and students. On their health grounds that they should learn how to keep the environment clean, and wash their hands regularly”.
In his remarks the Director, Pollution Control and Environmental Health Department, Ministry of Environment, Olubunmi Olusayan said: “We are dedicated to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of hand washing as an effective and affordable ways of preventing diseases and to save lives.
“In other to kick start this year event , we started with our children, true to the fact that children as we know are agent of change. Once you imbibed the principle of hand washing, we can be sure that it will spread and that is why today we are happy to bring our children from selected schools in Abuja, first of all, to assess their knowledge of the importance of washing, to assess when do they need to wash their hands in acceptable way that will lead to disease prevention”.
This year’s Global Hand washing Day is themed “Clean hands are within reach”. The campaign says, “Through strong leadership and collective efforts, we can close gaps in access and practice to achieve hand hygiene for all. Everyone has a role to play to ensure clean hands are within reach.”
FG Laments Disinterest in Hand Washing After COVID-19 Epidemic
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued three abducted civilians and recovered ammunition during an operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 10:00 a.m. on March 30 by troops of 202 Battalion in collaboration with volunteer forces at BOCOBS.
According to the sources, the troops responded to credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram had abducted three locals in the area.
The sources said the troops made contact with the insurgents and successfully rescued all three victims during the operation.
Items recovered from the scene include one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that the rescued victims are safe, while troops have continued to dominate the general area to prevent further incidents.
They said the operation is part of sustained efforts to protect civilians and dismantle terrorist activities across the North-East theatre.
Troops rescue three abducted victims, recover ammunition in Borno
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram on a Forward Operating Base in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on March 30 at Forward Operating Base Bukarti.
According to the sources, the terrorists launched an attack on the troops’ position, prompting a fierce engagement during which the troops successfully repelled the assailants.
During the encounter, one soldier sustained injuries and has since been stabilised and is responding to treatment.
The sources added that the attackers carted away a gun truck mounted with a QJC gun, a Civilian Joint Task Force vehicle, two motorcycles, a PKT machine gun and a Baofeng radio.
They said troops have continued to maintain operational presence in the area, while efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment and further degrade the capabilities of the insurgents.
Troops repel terrorist attack in Yobe
CJTF member accidentally shot by colleague in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been injured in an accidental shooting incident in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:50 a.m. on March 31 at the location of 162 Amphibious Battalion in Mandara-Girau.
According to the sources, the CJTF member was on duty when he was mistakenly shot in the left leg by a colleague.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the battalion’s medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Sources said the injured personnel are responding to treatment, while further details surrounding the incident are being awaited.
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