Bottrop
Project and Jagana Youth Development Association, a youth-led association based
in Brikama, in partnership with the West Coast Regional Youth Committee has
distributed nine (9) hand washing drums, some consumable medical items and
detergents to institutions within West Coast Region.
The
beneficiary institutions include Brikama District Hospital, office of the West
Coast Region Governor, Brikama Magistrate court, Farato hospital, Kaira RM in
Kuloro, Home Digital FM and Brikama Community Radio.
The
Bottrop Project country coordinator Pa Aruna Jagana said the donation formed
part of their 35 years of existence and their commitment to supporting the
Brikama District hospital, the Health Ministry and partners in their efforts to
curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Regional
Youth coordinator Fabakary Sanneh said young people have a crucial role to play
towards the containment of the pandemic. He said they are also set to go out
and talk to people about the seriousness of the pandemic in partnership the
Bottrop Project.
“We
should not just stop at advocating but take measures to ensure that what we
preach is translated into real action,” he said.
Deputy
Governor of West Coast Region, Musa B. Susso and the Alkalo of Farato Village
Ajie Fatou Sowe both said that the hand washing drums will certainly help in
curbing the spread of the virus.
Vice
Chairman of Kiara FM Governing Board, Musa Bass and Home Digital FM Manager
Omar Fofana both praised the donors for their foresight saying that radio staff
and external producers need to be protected as government cannot do everything
alone.
The
duo thanked the Bottrop Project and partners for the initiative, as they
appealed to the public to heed the advice of WHO to ensure that the virus is
contained.
