Coronavirus: LASG Engages CDAs, NGOs, Religious Leaders To Distribute Economic Stimulus Relief Package

Lagos State government has engaged no fewer than 4,000 registered Community Development Associations, Non-Governmental Organisations, and Religious Leaders to distribute the economic stimulus package unveiled for the indigent and the most vulnerable in the society.

The stimulus, which comes in food packs, to be distributed to every local government in the State is aimed at cushioning the effects of the fourteen-day stay-at-home directive of the State Government.

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, who revealed this today, explained that since the exercise began on Friday, six local government areas including Eti-Osa, Oshodi-Isolo, Epe, Badagry, Agege, and Ibeju-Lekki have received their stimulus packages.

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Lawal averred that the stimulus package of the State Government is quite unique and different from many that are being posted on the social media, pointing out that the items distributed by the State Government are sealed and branded.

He urged residents to exercise patience as the stimulus package would get to the targeted people, just as he urged them to maintain social distancing and good personal hygiene to reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

He, therefore, advised all residents of the State to take individual responsibility during this restrictive period by acting positively so that the chain of COVID-19 transmission can be broken in the State.