Ogun first lady lauds coronavirus team on World Humanitarian Day

Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, wife of the Ogun State governor met with healthcare providers on the frontline of the country's COVID-19 response to show appreciation for their services to control the spread of the pandemic.

This was done in commemoration of the World Humanitarian Day marked yearly on August 19.

Mrs Abiodun, who was represented by the wife of the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Oluwaseun Kadiri, at Conference Hotel, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, noted the importance of selfless services rendered by healthcare workers during this pandemic.

She emphasised the tireless dedication shown by the workers, putting their own lives at risk to provide care and support while ensuring that the public remains shielded.

According to her, aligning with the strategic priorities of the Global Humanitarian Response to COVID-19 is imperative and she identified three key areas of alignment that would not only affect the spread of the virus but also avoid certain humanitarian crises, including containing the spread of the pandemic and decreasing morbidity and mortality; decreasing the deterioration of human assets and rights, social cohesion and livelihoods; and protecting and advocating for refugees and the vulnerable to the pandemic.

She assured the healthcare workers of the government’s commitment towards provision of required resources and assistance in any way possible while presenting official letters of appreciation and financial tokens of gratitude for their extraordinary service.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, also delivered a goodwill message commending the front-line responders, citing their commitment to fighting the spread of the pandemic as a renewed assurance of their commitment to serving humanity.

The World Humanitarian Day is a day globally dedicated to recognizing humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes.