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FCTA Evacuates PPE, Fumigate Gudu Cemetery
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Saturday revealed that it throughly evacuated the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) dumped by a man who participated in the burial rites of Malam Abba Kyari, at the Muslism wings of Gudu cemetery, Abuja.
The Video of the allegedily adhoc staff of Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) went viral a situation that is generating heat argument among the Nigerians.
In a statement issued Acting Secretary Health and Human Services Secretariat of the FCTA Dr Mohammed Kawu, made this known in Abuja.
Kawu also said that the man in question and others who that participated in the burial but were not properly kitted have been identified and are being isolated.
He said that necessary tests would conducted on all of them to determine their level of exposure and ensure that they do not infect other people.
” The Health and Human Services Secretariat of the FCT Administration has noted with concern the video trending on social media, showing a man pulling off his PPE unprofessionally after participating in the burial of late Abba Kyari, at the Gudu cemetery, Abuja.
” The Public Health Department has since taken necessary action.
” The said PPE left over by the individual has been professionally evacuated and the entire cemetery has been decontaminated, ” Kawu said.
He said that the FCT administration had taken steps to ensure that all future burials of victims of COVID-19 are conducted in line with protocols established by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
He, therefore, urged the FCT residents to remain calm and rest assured that the FCT administration would continue to do all that was necessary to curtail and eventually end the spread of the COVID-19 in Abuja.
However, NCDC on Saturday recorded 49 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the country’s total infections to 542, 166 discharged while 19 dead was confirmed
In a tweet via its official handle, the NCDC said 23 cases were identified in Lagos, 12 in the FCT, 10 in Kano, two in Ogun and one each in Oyo and Ekiti.
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AMAC names crescent after Akwa Ibom governor
By Philomina Attah
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), on Thursday in Abuja, unveiled a crescent named after the Governor of Akwa Ibom, Eno Umo
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crescent, located in the Idu industrial area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was named after Umo in recognition of his track record as governor.
The naming of the crescent is seen as a fitting tribute to the governor’s achievements and a testament to his contribution to the advancement of the area.
Speaking during the unveiling of the crescent, the Chairman of AMAC, Christopher Maikalangu, described the governor as a “son of the soil” whose achievements in road construction, agriculture, education, and other sectors have been remarkable.
The AMAC chairman, represented by the council’s Supervisory Councillor on Special Duties, Mr Emmanuel Inyang, praised the governor’s commitment to development and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the progress of the community.
“He has done very well within the shortest time of his tenure in office.
“In terms of road infrastructure, in terms of agriculture, in terms of education, in terms of other activities that he has been able to put in place.
“Arising from your numerous contributions to your fatherland, AMAC has deemed it fit to recognise your contribution and issue a ‘symbol of award of the street name’ in your honour in appreciation of your commitment to developing the country.
“We see this as an opportunity to encourage you to do more for the people of your state.
“We wish you more grace as you discharge your responsibility and give enviable service to your fatherland,” the chairman said.
Akariyere Tommy, the Transitional Chairman of Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, expressed gratitude to the council for recognising the governor’s contributions to the development of the area.
Tommy emphasised the importance of history and how naming the crescent after the governor would serve as testimony to his achievements.
He applauded the council members and staff for their dedication and support.
In his comments on behalf of the governor, Mr Jeremiah Efeh, the Director of Finance, Akwa Ibom Liaison Officer Abuja, thanked the council for finding the governor worthy of the honour. (NAN)
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