The member representing Isoko South Constituency two in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Ferguson Onwo, has enjoined his constituents to remain law abiding and obey government directives aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hon Onwo made the appeal during the distribution of palliatives put together by leaders of Isoko nation for communities across Isoko North and South Local Government Areas to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 on the people.
The lawmaker said the stay-at-home order, regular hand washing, social distancing, among others measures were necessary in the fight against the pandemic against, hence they should be strictly obeyed.
Hon Onwo while monitoring the distribution of the food items in Umeh-Erowah, Uzere, Olomoro, Igbide and Enwhe wards in Isoko South Two Constituency, reminded the people that the only known cure for now is to stay safe.
The lawmaker commended the Isoko Nation COVID-19 Committee, for its efforts at ensuring that the food items get to the people, especially the vulnerable ones.
He noted that he had to personally monitor the exercise in his constituency to ensure that the distribution is hitch-free and devoid of political affiliation.
Hon Onwo who donated half a million naira for the purchase of the sundry food items, also paid glowing tributes to every Isoko sons and daughters that contributed substantial amount for the collective project.
He expressed optimism that the items distributed by the Isoko COVID-19 Committee will go along way to complement the ones distributed in the localities by the state government through the State’s Food Bank.
Hon Onwo expressed concern over the pains being faced by the people as a result of the measures put in place to check the spread of the disease and assured his constituents of continued support.
