Emir of Argungu joins campaign against
The monarch called on traditional rulers and religious leaders to support all measures taken by government and health officials in the state.
Vaccinations against meningitis.
Recommended articles
![Niger State Governor, Umar Bago. [Twitter:@Umarfryda]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Niger State Governor, Umar Bago. [Twitter:@Umarfryda]")
Mera, who is also the Deputy Chairman, Northern Traditional Leaders Council (NTLC), gave the advice in a statement he issued on Monday in Argungu.
“Owing to the dynamic nature of the outbreak, we are calling on all parents and caregivers to ensure that their wards sleep in clean, well ventilated abodes”
“’Households must avoid overcrowding, and self-medication by reporting all suspected cases immediately to the nearest health facility,” he urged.
ADVERTISEMENT
Mera called on traditional rulers and religious leaders to support all measures taken by government and health officials in the state.
“The leaders should enhance surveillance for cases in their areas and report any suspected case to the relevant health outpost, and also support government officials working in any capacity to bring an end to the outbreak,” he added.
The emir, however, enjoined the general public to pray to God for divine intervention and eradication of the disease from the country.
He commended the efforts of governments at all levels as well as international partners to stop the epidemic.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
FG presents 1,437 metric tonnes food commodities to Niger Govt
Jimoh Ibrahim warns Tinubu about danger of not dropping ministers accused of corruption
EFCC to arraign Sirika and his daughter on Thursday over ₦2.7bn fraud
Fubara's loyalist, Jumbo emerges Rivers Assembly Speaker
Reps want military joint taskforce to flush out criminals in Niger
Okomu Oil Palm threatens to shut down operations due to militant invasions
Delta Assembly confirms appointment of Governor Oborevwori’s 5 nominees
Reps form committee to probe death of 4-year-old at Brickhall school
FCT residents choose ponmo, crayfish for protein amid soaring meat, fish prices
Pulse Sports
DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM: How the global soccer superstar and the Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer make and spend their millions
Chelsea set to offer Romelu Lukaku and cash for Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen
Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend goes viral speaking Hausa
Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer teams up with Mariah Carey, Naomi Campbell and Cuppy in France
ADVERTISEMENT
