Mr. Alphonsus Longgap, member representing Mikang, Qua’anpan and Shendam federal constituency in Plateau, has donated hand sanitizers, assorted foodstuffs, and other materials to his constituents as palliatives to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The long gap disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Jos.
According to him, the donation was aimed at cushioning the effects of the lockdown imposed by the government as a measure to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the state.
He explained that the items were shared with all members of the constituency, devoid of ethnic, religious and political affiliations.
The lawmaker said he had sensitized his constituents to the need to maintain personal hygiene and ensure regular hand washing.
He advised his constituents to adhere to the safety measures put in place by the government, adding that such moves were aimed at containing the spread of the dreaded disease in the state.
NAN reports that other items donated include bags of maize, garri, rice and cartons of noodles, seasoning, and salt, as well as face masks, packets of hand gloves and plastic buckets.
NAN
