World Hand washing : Cleanliness is next to Godliness -- Zamfara Gov's wife.

 













Zamfara state Governor's wife Hajiya Huriya Dauda Lawal, during the occasion of  world hand washing day in Gusau.


Ahmed Attahir


The Zamfara state Governor's Wife, Hajiya Huriyya Lawal has expressed conscience on the need to always observe the hand washing  practice, saying that Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

The Governor's wife gave the advised today in Gusau at the occasion of world hand washing day organized by Nigeria Governors' Wives Forum in collaboration with Proctor and Gamble in the state.

"United nations has set special day every year to remind ourselves the need to observe hand washing regularly, which is no doubt important to avoid contact with germs and other unwanted diseases. 

"We must wash our hands with soap anytime we come out from toilets or we are done with our daily business. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Our religion encourages  us to be hygienic and that the only way to control spread  of diseases such as cholera and other deadly ailments.                            

"The  present administration under the leadership of my husband had taken provision of potable water among top agendas.  Because water remained the basic things needed to achieve the desired objectives of hand washing initiative".  

She therefore, urged children to cultivate the habit of washing hands regularly to maintain cleanliness and improve health condition of the society.

Earlier on,the Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has promised to upgrade two general hospital from each of the three senatorial districts of the state in the 2024 appropriation bill.

Governor Lawal disclosed that the state government will make substantial investment in rebuilding dilapidated healthcare facilities, equipping and training of personnel.

The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Mallam Abubakar Nakwada said apart from security and education, no any other sector of the economy given greater priority than the health sector.

He urged public to cooperate with Global Hand Washing Day,added "By doing so, you were not only saving lives and money but also encouraging the government to put more effort into healthcare services".

"In recent years, we have witnessed a growing commitment to simple hand hygiene with significant progress. Therefore, we must redouble our current effort to achieve global hand hygiene target. Through strong leadership and collective actions."

He appreciated the effort of the Nigeria Governors' Wives Forum in collaboration with the Proctor and Gamble for teaming up with rest of the world to mark this day through sensitization and advocacy in the state.


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