some activists, medical and theater professionals held a rally in
Ikeja, Lagos State today to educate the public on the threat of
Ebola virus.
A high point in the agenda for the rally was their joint opposition of
the September 22nd date set for resumption of schools. Leading the rally, women's activist and leader of the Women Arise
group, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, said the resumption of schools without
provision fpr running waters, sanitary items and renovation of school
toilets is an invitation to a public epidemic.
Reiterating Dr. Odumakin's position, veteran Nollywood actor, Prince
Jide Kosoko, said school toilets are an eyesore that put children at
susceptible ends to disease infection.
All participants at the rally called on the Government to ensure proper
renovation of school toilets and ensure provision of sanitary
equipment before resumption is allowed.
Ikeja, Lagos State today to educate the public on the threat of
Ebola virus.
A high point in the agenda for the rally was their joint opposition of
the September 22nd date set for resumption of schools. Leading the rally, women's activist and leader of the Women Arise
group, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, said the resumption of schools without
provision fpr running waters, sanitary items and renovation of school
toilets is an invitation to a public epidemic.
Reiterating Dr. Odumakin's position, veteran Nollywood actor, Prince
Jide Kosoko, said school toilets are an eyesore that put children at
susceptible ends to disease infection.
All participants at the rally called on the Government to ensure proper
renovation of school toilets and ensure provision of sanitary
equipment before resumption is allowed.
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