COVID-19: Foundation donates handwashing devices to Lagos govt

The Lagos state government has officially received 50 handwashing devices donated for use in public institutions in the state.

The devices, which were made locally, were donated by Fate Foundation.

The Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment (OSDG&I) received the items at a ceremony held in Ilupeju, Lagos.

Speaking at the ceremony, Solape Hammond, special adviser to the governor on sustainable development goals and investment, expressed delight that another partnership is yielding positive fruits.

“Today’s ceremony is a testimony to the viability of an ongoing policy of the State Government, which continues to yield tremendous results. What FATE Foundation has done with this partnership is quite commendable, and I am elated to witness it,” she said.

“It’s particularly noteworthy that these devices, which will boost our efforts to curtail the spread of the coronavirus, were fabricated here in Lagos. That way, it has also contributed to the development of entrepreneurship skills amongst youths in the state.”

Hammond also highlighted the significance of handwashing, especially in the COVID era.

“Today’s success story lends credence to what we can achieve for posterity when we come together and embrace positive action towards achieving all the 17 sustainable development goals. As long as we continue to work together, focus on hygiene and all key elements of making sure the pandemic is handled well, Lagos and indeed Nigeria will emerge victorious from the pandemic.” Hammond concluded.

Also speaking at the event, Lekan Fatodu, senior special assistant to the governor on SDGs, said the donation is a double win for the state as it addresses multiple development goals.

“This is an ideal case of killing three birds with one stone. This singular donation addresses SDG three, which is good health and well-being; goal nine, which is industry, innovation and infrastructure; and goal 17 which focuses on forming strategic partnerships towards achieving the development goals,” he said.

In his remark, Mr Ahmed Ayinla, who invented the device, expressed his delight to have contributed his quota to the development of the State and the fight against COVID-19.