The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has said the photo that made the rounds on social media on Monday is an indication of the need for better community education.
A viral photo of three kids putting on used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) went viral on Monday.
Although Mustapha who doubles as the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force said it’s not sure if the source of the photo is Nigeria, it is one that portends danger and underlines the need for community education.
“Shortly after the briefing of 1st June, 2020 (yesterday), the social media was trending with the photograph of two children wearing discarded PPEs (although it is not certain if the photograph was taken in Nigeria). Significantly, that photograph represents a dangerous development. It underscores the need for more risk communication, community engagement and diligence in the disposal of used PPEs on the part of our frontline workers and the administrators. It also underscores the need to broaden the theme and messages in our communication strategy.”
“Above all, the photograph has left us to imagine what the impact would be, if schools were to be open and they attended school after being exposed so dangerously. Those three children represent a clear danger to themselves, family and the immediate community.
