A Germany-based Nigerian politician from Oyo State, Hon Olayinka Segelu, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for the efforts he has made so far to ensure that no case of cholera was recorded in Oyo as some states in the country battle with the rising outbreak of the disease.
Hon Segelu, who gave the commendation in a statement, said the governor has shown proactive and responsive leadership, working tirelessly to tackle the menace of the disease and prevent its occurrence in the state.
He called on all Oyo residents to endeavour to strictly follow the precautionary measures and guidelines rolled out by the state government to keep the state free of the infectious disease.
“I want to commend our indefatigable and workaholic governor for swiftly rising to the occasion, as he has always demonstrated in all incidences of this nature, to act proactively by putting in place necessary measures and taking the right steps to ensure the safety of the people following the recent outbreak of cholera in some states of the federation.
“As a result of the pragmatic and responsive leadership of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Oyo State has not recorded any confirmed case of Cholera since its outbreak. As at Saturday, available information indicated that of the 7 suspected cases sent for testing, 5 have returned negative while the outcome of two are still being expected.
“Frankly speaking, our governor has been up and doing to make sure that the state remains free of the disease. I’m aware that enough sensitization is going on across the various communities in the state to educate and enlighten the residents on the steps to be taken to prevent the disease.
“I therefore urge our people to support and complement the efforts of the governor by ensuring strict adherence to all the preventive measures and guidelines announced by the state government for the purpose of checkmating the Cholera outbreak,” Olayinka Segelu admonished.