Chairman, CPU
Foundation
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]enator Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has been commended for his proactive measures aimed at tackling the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
CPC Foundation Chairman ,a Civil Engineer, who refers to himself as a “Bricklayer” Engr. Philip Chukwumah Ugbomah said Okowa’s timely intervention has help to curb the spread of the virus and saved a lot of Deltans from the effects of the ravaging pandemic.
Engr. Ugbomah in a chat on Sunday afternoon in Asaba, said that when the governor took the decision as a professional medical expert who was working with professionals in different fields, many people saw it to be in the best interest of Deltans.
He observed that at a time like this, the most important factor at stake was saving lives, hence the governor’s prompt intervention deserved commendation.
Engr. Ugbomah said, “As events unfold on daily basis, we see reasons to commend the proactive approach by our Governor and members of his team in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a state that is strategically located as gateway to the South-South and South-East and even waterways to the South West, it was like an impossible task to lock it down; but its location too placed it on greater danger as those on transit were bound to stop over. This is why we commend Governor Okowa for not only taking a proactive step but a bold and daring step to curb the effects of Covid-19 on Deltans.
“The good thing about our governor is that he puts the interest of the people first; and, so far, he deserves accolades with the way he has managed this impromptu and unbudgeted-for pandemic.
“As usual, most states would want to learn from the state, especially with the recent distribution of food without considering party affiliation.
“It is a time for all hands to be on deck to assist the needy in the society without making such assistance political, because it is a challenging period that people did not prepare for.
“We believe that we shall come out from this pandemic healthier and better, as I am confident that the Delta State will continue to grow in terms of development; all that we need is patience and strict adherence to the rules that will save us from Covid-19.
CPU foundation therefore, encouraged Deltans not to see the lockdown extension by Governor Okowa as a punishment, but a measure to further control the spread of the killer COVID-19 in the state. Deltans should remain prayerful, remain at home, wash our hands regularly and generally obey government directives, which will always be in our best interest.”