In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state of of Osun, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Timothy Owoeye has distributed hand sanitisers, wash-hand tanks and soaps to some motor parks in Osogbo and Ilesa towns.
The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Alabi said the step was to assuage the fear of contracting the disease through public transport.
Owoeye asked the people to bear the inconveniences the social restriction order and closure of markets might cause them, saying it is meant for the good of the state.
He said, “People should not see the partial restrictions by government as one that is not sensitive to the plight of the masses, but we should see it as a responsible decision to contain the spread of the deadly virus in our state.
“We as transporters should comply with government directive that motorcycles should carry only one passenger, while all mini buses should carry only four passengers with one passenger in front, one in the middle and two at the back seat.
“I want to also implore us that we maintain good personal hygiene, we should do away with hand shake, hugging and maintain the habbit of social distancing.
“We should ensure that commuters and all motor pack workers wash hands regularly, use hand sanitizer and better still, disinfect our vehicles regularly.”
The Speaker thereafter presented cartoons of hand sanitizer, wash-hand tanks and soaps to the leadership of motor parks visited in Ilesa and Osogbo.
Some of the leaders who spoke at the motor parks visited commended the Speaker for the provision and promotion of healthy living.
They promised the judicious use of the facilities put in place by Owoeye just as they affirmed their readiness of strict compliance to government directives.
