TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA
The Contractors under the auspises of Association of FCT Solid Waste and Cleaning Contractors (AFSOWAC) have supported the administration with palliative items to cushion the effect of lockdown order.
Chairman of the group, Chief Lawrence Agbasoga, presenting the items to the administration stated that members of the association have noted with interest, the sterling leadership role both the FCT Minister and Minister of State have continued to play in ensuring that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the teeming populace of the less privileged was cushioned.
He also commended the efforts of the FCT Administration in the distribution of palliatives to the vulnerable members of the society across the territory, just as he pledged the commitment of the association in driving some of its programmes.
He further stated that, “the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has been distributing palliatives to the vulnerable members of the society across the territory to cushion the harsh effects of the Covid-19 pandemic over the past 7 weeks as means of ensuring strict compliance of the presidential sit-at-home order and other attendant requirements aimed at curbing the spread of the virus in the FCT.
He continued: “We note with special interest, the sterling leadership role that the FCT Minister and Minister of State have continued to play in ensuring that the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our teeming populace of the less privileged is cushioned”.
Responding, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, appreciated the collective efforts of the organised private sector and individuals since the outbreak of the pandemic in the territory.
She described the donation as “giving back to society”, also commended the cleaning contractors in supporting the administration’s efforts to reach out to the less privileged in the society.
According to her, “On behalf of the FCT Administration, we want to appreciate your efforts in supporting us to cushion the effect of COVID-19. A friend in need is a friend indeed. You have demonstrated that you are not just cleaning the city, but partners in progress in the battle against coronavirus,” Aliyu affirmed.
Items donated include 100 bags of 50kg rice, 100 cartons of 1×12 vegetable oil, 150 cartons of spaghetti and 150 cartons of indomie.
