MAX International has donated medical kits worth millions of Naira to the Lagos State Government to stem the tide of coronavirus pandemic in the state.
The donation was received in Lagos by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Olusegun Ogboye.
The donation includes PPE, face masks and hand sanitisers that will be used to combat the coronavirus.
Marie Orgah, Max International Secretary, who spoke on behalf of the donor company, said it is important for individuals and corporate businesses to identify and support government during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying government alone cannot afford to fight the disease alone.
Mrs. Orgah appealed to those who calm that COVID-19 is not real to be careful, saying the virus has killed millions of people both locally and internationally.
According to her, the goal is to support the tremendous efforts of the Lagos State Government, as well as encourage Lagosians to stay protected by washing their hands regularly.
“Over the past three months, more than 12, 941 cases of Covid-19 has been recorded, over 1,948 patients have been treated in Lagos and the incidence of the disease has 175 deaths.
“Our aim is to deliver our support as quickly as possible in order to achieve the greatest possible impact for those directly at the helm of affairs and front line workers”, she said.
Dr. Olusegun Ogboye , Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, speaking after receiving the medical supplies in Lekki phase 1, expressed gratitude towards the kind gesture extended to the State government by Max International.