Coronavirus: Journalists adopt social distancing at assignment points

The journalists in Ogun State on Monday kept distance from each other at a press conference, a development said to be in line with the prescribed feet distance sitting arrangements against the deadly coronavirus.

Penpushing reports that, the journalists numbering thirty-five were at the hall of the Iwe-Iroyin Press Centre, Abeokuta for the coverage of a press conference on coronavirus organized by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).

The journalists in compliance with 6- feet distance order prescribed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) , were seen sitting far away from each other, as the press conference lasted for about 45 minutes.

Penpushing further reports that, the National Public Relations Officer of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS),Azeez Adeyemi  in his speech at the press conference said the body noted with concern cases within Nigeria and African continent.

The students cried out about the experiences in Africa, stressing that  it is crystal clear that if not carefully handled the virus may soon ravage the entire continent, adding that ‘our fears and fidgeting is associated to the mechanism in the spread of the 2019-nCov. Considering, that the African Society is naturally communal’

Penpushing also reports that, the students body commended the Nigeria Government in mechanism put in place to curtail the virus, noting that, ‘we are aware  of the crucial roles of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the collaborating efforts of Health Practitioners and other civil societies’

The body said, it was in full support of Federal Government order of closure of schools, and enjoined Nigerian students  to abide by the guidelines released by government in curbing and mitigating the effect of the  deadly virus .

The leadership of the association  demanded accountability in any counterpart funds received by the Federal Government and organisations to combat and curtail the spread of coronavirus in the country, stressing that the authorities at all levels must emulate  all best hygiene practices and demonstrate strength character and capacity

Penpushing reports that, the students’ body, assured that as part of the association social responsibility, it will embark on aggressive sensitization through the social media platforms, prints and electronics media in mobilizing all Nigerian citizens to follow the directive of government and adhere strictly to it in their day to day activities.