In light of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and the cholera outbreak that has affected 30 states, including Lagos, the government of Ogun State has advised its citizens to take specific preventive steps in order to stop any potential spread in the state.
This was announced in a statement on Saturday by Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Advisor on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun.
He clarified that, given Ogun’s close proximity to Lagos and the extent of connections between the two states, the governor is extremely worried about the state’s growth and the need to safeguard its citizens.
Precautionary steps have reportedly been taken, including the following: “Toilets are a must in every home. Every home without a bathroom should designate a space to be used as a restroom.
” Residents are given three to six months of grace for compliance. “All petrol stations MUST have functional public toilets with running water as part of their corporate social responsibilities.
“All garages and parks MUST have functional toilets with running water. “All markets MUST have functional public toilets with running water.
“Mechanic villages MUST have functional toilet with running water.
“All schools (public and private) should have public toilets with running water.
” In addition to those measures, residents of the State were also advised to take the following measures as a way of galvanising themselves against the disease.
“Drink safe water that is boiled or chlorinated; wash your hands with soap and water after visiting the toilet and before handling food; wash fruits and vegetables properly with safe water before eating and for preparing food; cook food properly.
Buy and eat only hot food; use water from reliable sources, among other precautions.”
The statement added that the Ministry of Environment would see to the strict compliance of all the measures as violators would be made to face the wrath of law accordingly.
