Covid-19:Gregory University Donates Medical, Food Items to Imo State Government

GOVERNMENTOF IMO STATE

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Covid-19:Gregory University Donates Medical, Food Items to Imo State Government

As Imo State battlessuccessfully to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state, Governor Hope Uzodimma has continued toattract support and partnership from corporate bodies and organizations operatingboth within and outside the state.

On Tuesday, adelegation from the Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), led by their Ag. Vice-Chancellor,Prof. Augustine Uwakwe came to deliver 250 Covid-19 Test Kits, Two Thermal DigitalInfra-Red Thermometers, 600 Bottles of GUU Comprehensive Hand Sanitizers, 150Bottles of GUU Sniff-Sniff, 50 Bottles of GUU Herbal Honey, 50 Bottles of GUUAdonis yellow, 50 cartons of instant Noodles and 100 pieces of Nose Masks.

The delegation alsocomprised the GUU fumigation team, kitted with chemicals for decontamination ofpublic places for four days as part of efforts to help the state in the fightagainst Covid-19 pandemic.

Receiving the items, GovernorUzodimma thanked the University and its Chancellor, Prof. Gregory Ibe for theshow of love and support given to the state at this trying time.

Governor Uzodimmadescribed the Chancellor and Proprietor of the University as a worthy son whohas always been available anytime there is a challenge confronting the South East,not only through financial support, but also Services.

While assuring themanagement of the institution that their donation will be put to good use, thegovernor reiterates his resolve to fight the coronavirus disease to astandstill in the state by engaging in proactive and resourceful measures.

Governor Uzodimma usedthe opportunity to call on citizens of the state to take seriously government’sdirectives on Covid-19 response, stating that it is the only panacea forpreventing and containing the virus from spreading.

He expressedappreciation to the University Management for citing their teaching Hospital inthe state and assured them of the unalloyed support of Imo State government.

The governor said:“Going forward, our relationship as a government and as a people with GregoryUniversity will be mutually beneficial.”

Earlier, the leader ofthe delegation, Prof. Uwakwe delivered the felicitations of the Chancellor andProprietor of the GUU, Prof. Ibe to Governor Uzodimma on his divine emergenceas Governor of Imo State.

Prof Uwakwe noted that,as part of the University’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmethat saw the management partner with Abia State Government in providingpalliatives to mitigate the harmful effect of the scourge on the citizens, theydeemed it wise to extend same to their sister state, Imo to assist in theongoing war against Covid-19 in the state.

The Ag. Vice-Chancellorpromised that apart from the items already donated, the University will extendto the people of Imo State the anticipated outcome and benefits of the findingsof their research team, which is currently embarking on extensive investigationon Covid-19 with the aim of identifying and proposing globally acceptedremedies.

 

Oguwike Nwachuku

ChiefPress Secretary/Media Adviser (Gov.)

April29, 2020

 

Photos:

Photo 1: Governor HopeUzodimma of Imo State addressing a delegation led by Prof. Augustine Uwakwe,the Ag. Vice-Chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), during a visit andpresentation of Covid-19 palliatives in a socially distanced Sam Mbakwe ExcoChamber, Imo State Government House, Owerri

Photo 2: GovernorUzodimma receiving a document from the GUU team containing the items donated toImo State Government

Photo 3: Governor Uzodimmareceiving Covid-19 palliative support from Prof. Uwakwe at Government House, Owerri

Photo 4: Governor Uzodimmaappreciating Prof. Uwakwe-led delegation for the relief items donated to Imo StateGovernment