Lassa Fever: Proprietor urges Nigerians to avoid rats, unhygienic environment
The Proprietor of Nacabs Polytechnic Akwanga, Nasarawa State, David Abuluya, has advised residents of the state to keep away from rats and maintain hygienic environment in order not to contract Lassa fever and other diseases.
The proprietor said thevadvice was in the interest of their health and for the overall development of the state.
The proprietor made the call on Friday in Akwanga while speaking during an interview with journalists on the school’s environmental cleanliness.
Mr Abuluya said that unhygienic environment was harmful to human health, hence the need for all to keep the environments clean.
The founder of the institution said that the people should prevent rats from having contact with food in order not to contact Lassa fever and other diseases.
He said, Store all food items and water in rodent-proof containers. Cover all food and water properly.”
Mr Abuluya, who is also the Chairman, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Nasarawa State, expressed happiness that the school’s environment was clean.
He said, “As you can see, the school environment is clean, that is what I always preach to the staff and students. Lets maintain strict hygiene, this includes personal and environmental cleanliness, proper disposal of garbage far from the home, and general environmental sanitation.”
Mr Abuluya, also the President, Eggon Cultural and Development Association ( ECDA), advised the citizens to avoid indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the interest of their health.
(NAN)
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