Faxx Stores and Trading Nigeria Limited, an indigenous company has donated assorted Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to health workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to assist in the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus.
The equipment donated includes 200 (400 units) of face masks, 52 units of full personal protective suits, and 150 hand sanitisers.
Handing over the items to the FCT administration, the CEO of the company, Francis Abu, said the donation was in appreciation of the government’s efforts in curbing the coronavirus pandemic since its outbreak in Nigeria.
Abu, who commended the FCT administration for the treatment of the cases identified in the Abuja, appreciated the emergency response team for making available additional bed spaces for asymptomatic patients of the virus.
“In times of unforeseen and unexpected crisis of this nature and magnitude, it is imperative that we come together as a community to assist government and together, we can play an important role in addressing this emergency and helping those affected by it.
“In light of this, and in a move to help curtail further spread of this virus and alleviate the shortage of medical supplies in the country, Faxx Stores wish to donate these items to the administration for onward distribution to health workers on the frontline working day to day to combat the virus,” he said.
Receiving the items, the FCT minister of state, Ramatu TijjaniAliyu said the donation was in line with the administration’s vision of take responsibility and be one’s brother’s keeper.
