LAGOS – The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has commended the Federal Government for tackling the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
Mr Chinedu Okoronkwo, the National President of the association, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos.
He, however, urged Nigerians to be more hygienic so as to prevent contagious diseases.
He said that the successful containment of the disease in Nigeria was a big feat, which would change the negative perception of the country by the outside world.
He said that states and federal governments should be appreciated for this remarkable achievement in the face of the glooming medical crisis bedevilling the country.
Okoronkwo pointed out that the successful containment of the disease was a clear outcome of collaboration, hard work and commitment of the Lagos, Rivers and federal governments.
He said that he was impressed by the manner Nigeria had proved to the world that it had the will, commitment and human resources to deal with critical challenges of this nature.
The president also praised the medical personnel who risked their lives in their efforts to control the spread of Ebola virus.
He said he was touched by the sacrifices of these medical personnel who sacrificed their lives to save Nigerians.
Okoronkwo, however, advised Nigerians not to rest until the last vestiges of the Ebola virus were destroyed.
He also lauded the growing number of financial and commitments Nigerian government had invested on the global Ebola response.
“Ebola is a major global problem that requires a massive and immediate global response.
“The only way to end the Ebola crisis is to end the epidemic at its source; the people and governments of West Africa are demonstrating significant resilience.
“Lagos state and federal governments should be applauded for taking urgent steps and involving major stakeholders in controlling the spread of EVD,” he said.
The president reiterated IPMAN’s commitment to assist the government in controlling the spread of the disease especially in vulnerable areas like the prisons. (NAN)