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Ministry Of Youth Launches No Contact Machine Face Masks
…12,000 face mask can be produced a day-NYSC DG
Joel Ajayi
As part of efforts to stem the spread of the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic, Minister for Youths and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare unveiled a no contact hand washing and sanitizing machine designed by a young 27 year old Nigerian Jerry Isaac Mallo .
The locally fabricated machine is designed with a twin function of hand washing and sanitizing the hands without any contact with the hands as it is operated with the use of the legs.
Speaking at the ceremony on thursday in Abuja, Minister commended the fabricator of the machine Mallo as well as the Youth Corpers for their innovation and foresight in the fight against Covid-19.
According to him, this is a very symbolic ocassion as these youths have come up with novel innovations to fight the Covid-19 scourge.
“Their response in partnering with the Ministry would go a long way to curtail the spread of the virus from container tops. Mass production of these products will further help achieve Government aims of job creation .The Ministry will support Bennie to build capacity to train Youths in welding and fabrication at our youth centres across the geo political centres. The NYSC has taken the bull by the horn in the fight against this pandemic by producing and distributing free hand sanitizers, face masks and soap.”
Minister added that; “The Ministry will work with the Government to explore how we can empower them to produce more so as to reach out to our teeming populace. We are excited as we promote local content from Nigerian Youth.”
Speaking at the event, Minister of State for FCT Dr . Tijani Ramatu-Aliyu expressed: “This Covid-19 pandemic is bringing out the best in our youths. We believe in our youths who are the future of this country, so we must continue to encourage them. We will upgrade our health facilities , it would lead to attitudenal and cultu
ral changes in our lives.”
Also speaking , Minister of State for Labour and Productivity Barrister Festus Keyamo commended Dare for encouraging the youths to support Government’s effort in fighting the virus. He said the efforts will not only save lives,but also generate employment opportunities.
The Fabricator of the Machine, Mallo said his company is capable of producing 60 machines per day with a 7 year warranty.
The NYSC DG assured that the Corpers can produce at least 12,000 face mask per day and 15,000 pieces of hand sanitizers.
Already the Federal , States and Ministries have begun placing orders for the non contact hand washing and sanitizing machines, even as the masks and sanitizers are to be distributed in the rural areas.
Also, serving Youth Corpers who designed face masks and produced hand sanitizers were presented to the Minister by the Director General of the NYSC Brigadier General Ibrahim Shaibu.
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President Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers, Directs Police To Provide Security To LGA Offices
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law.
In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state.
He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation and discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive actions.
President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately.
While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, he emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions.
President Tinubu said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism.
He stressed that self-help has no place in a democratic system, especially after 25 years of continuous democracy.
According to President Tinubu, the judiciary can settle all political disputes, and the outcome of this election should be no exception.
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