As the spread of the dreaded disease, Ebola, continues in the Congo Democratic Republic (DRC), the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has urged the State Government to take preventive measures as that country’s football team arrives Nigeria ahead of Saturday’s friendly game with Nigeria’s Super Eagle in Port Harcourt.
The APC in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Chris Finebone advised Governor Wike to be proactive against any possible out break of the disease in the State.
He urged governor Wike to roll up his sleeves and deploy emergency health services especially the infectious disease personnel to ensure that the players and other delegation members who will make contact with hotel staff are properly screened to ensure that they do not leave any Ebola footprint on the hotel facilities and the staff.
“More specifically, the hotel to accommodate the DRC delegation should be carefully selected and orientation for the personnel of such a hotel held to acquaint them with the need to reduce contacts and maintain general high hygiene standards while they host the delegation” Mr. Finebone advised.
He noted that the APC is deeply worried and not sure whether the State government is aware that all major international media outlets are currently highlighting the increasing Ebola spread in the Congo DRC.
“What can be achieved by the federal government through surveillance at the airport of entry should not replace the need for the Rivers State Government to do more to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the people and residents of Rivers State.
This should not be another matter over which the governor will play his unending politics with. This is about life and we hope the governor gets it” Finebone said.
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