Nigerian Youth Congress Commences Massive Online Sensitization Campaign Against COVID-19

In the fight against the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria, The Nigerian Youth Congress, ‘NYC’ a coordinating body for youth groups and organizations in Nigeria has commence a massive Online sensitization across the Country.

Worthy of note, the project was in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Youth and Students Affairs and Nigerian Youth Taskforce on COVID 19.

This group has also commenced massive distribution of Hands Sanitizers and Relief Materials across the Six Geopolitical Zone of the Country in collaboration with the Senator Andy Uba Foundation.

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However, the Online Campaign was initiated by the President, Blessing Akinlosotu and supported by the Chairman, Governing Board, Dr. Yakubu Shendam who gave reason for the need to sensitize the youths of the Country about the deadly outbreak of a Novel Coronavirus rampaging the World over.

Prince Victor Alobari, the Head, Media Department of the Nigerian Youth Congress manages this laudable project.

Quite interesting, over a million Youth of the Federal Republic of Nigeria subscribed to this platform after 48hrs of the commencement of this Online Campaign.

The Online Campaign Flyer states the necessary measures on how to stay safe amid the deadly novel, Coronavirus;

• Clean and disinfect areas touched frequently,
• Seek medical care early if you show symptoms like coughs, fever above 37.5c, sore throats, body ache and difficulty breathing,
• Maintain social distancing
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and clean water for 20 seconds.