The Foreign Affairs Minister, H.E Geoffrey Onyeama, on Sunday the 3rd of May donated palliatives in the form of food items to the vulnerable members of Enugu State.

He also donated medical equipment to the Enugu State Government in support of the Government efforts of curtailing the coronavirus pandemic.

He said that almost everybody in Nigeria had become vulnerable on account of the ravaging Coronavirus, adding that overcoming the pandemic requires the support of all wellmeaning Nigerians.

The medical items included Infrared thermometer, safety goggles and covid-19 test kits.

Speaking through the factional chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, Deacon Okey Ogbodo, the Minister stated that from the political, business, religious to other working class citizens, the ravaging virus has affected one way or the other.

He commended the efforts of the Federal Government in combating the pandemic, stressing that the gradual easing of the lockdown was a clear indication that the efforts were yielding positive results.

Onyeama, who stated that the distribution of the palliatives was in conjunction with the Kwusike Foundation and Kwusike Political Family in Enugu State, urged Nigerians to continue to show love and accommodate one another in these trying times.

He added that the foundation would continue to create smiles on vulnerable people and that there was no better way of combating the virus than abiding by highest hygiene protocols.

Receiving the items on behalf of the Enugu State Government, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Ifeanyi Agujiobi, praised the Minister and assured him of the State government’s support.

He said that the medical items would go a long way in assisting the State overcome the ravaging virus, pointing out that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi had demonstrated capacity to deal with the situation.

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