Covid-19: Igwe Ogidi Donates 1M to Anambra State
The traditional ruler of Ogidi in Idemili
North Local Government Area, Pharmacist Alex Onyido, has donated cartons of drugs and the sum of one million naira to Anambra State Government to aid the fight against the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Though there have not been any recorded case of the virus in Anambra State, the government is getting ready in case of any eventuality.
Daniel Ezeigwe reports that Igwe Onyido who owns a drug manufacturing company in his hometown, said that the drugs were produced by his company, and were necessary medicines against some of the symptoms of the virus.
The drugs donated by the traditional ruler included cartons of chloroquine tablets, cartons of paracetamol tablets and syrups, cartons of cough syrup, cartons of hand sanitizers and other drugs.
The Secretary to the Government of Anambra State, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, who received the donation, said that the traditional ruler, being the first person to donate cash and medical relief items, has set a record of difference and passion for the welfare of Ndi Anambra.
Professor Chukwulobelu who also noted that it was through a collective action that the virus could be defeated, appealed to individuals and corporate bodies to emulate the donors.
Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State on Political Matters, Chief Ifeatu-Obi Okoye, who was in the Igwe’s entourage, advised those playing politics with the current health crisis to understand that the state would emerge the best if they channel solidarity against the virus.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala, that of Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C-Don Adinuba and the Permanent Secretary in the office of the SSG, Anambra State, Pharmacist Emma Ude-Akpeh, among others, were present at the event.
Source: Abs
