The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has joined other public spirited Nigerians in donating sets of medical supplies to the Lagos State Government as part of its effort to contain further spread of Novel Corona virus in the country.
Speaking at the presentation, Olusola Teniola, president of ATCON, said the donations are in support the initiative of ‘MaskLagos’ by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The Governor was ably represented by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Abimbola Oladeinde.
Teniola said, “The Association is proud of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu because of his notable efforts at curbing the spread of Coronavirus outbreak in Lagos through Lagos Ministry of Health.
“Aside from our physical appearance today, our members have supported and still providing quality support to all Isolation Centres in the state by the provision of free internet service at all the centres and subscribers were given the opportunity of sending messages to their loved ones without paying for them.
“In an attempt to further express our solidarity and support for the good work the state and your ministry have been doing to stop the further spread of COVID-19 in Lagos, our Members have put together some medical supplies like locally made Facemask of 2000 pieces which is to support the initiative of MaskLagos by Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State and 18 dozens of 500ml Alcohol Hand Sanitizer.
“Once again, we want to pledge our unflinching support to your ministry in the fight against COVID-19 in Lagos and in the entire nation”, he said.
Receiving the donations on behalf of the State Government, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, thanked members of the Association for the supports to the Government and the subscribers at this trying times.
He said, the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will continue to work round-the clock to flatten COVID-19 curve.
The Commissioner promised that the medical supplies will be put to best use, especially where they are most needed.
He further encouraged Lagosians, especially commuters, to abide by the safety guidelines put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19.