Text of the Address by His Excellency
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON
Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria
on the occasion of the address titled:
UNVEILING OF THE EKITI STATE COVID-19 RESPONSE HUB
at
Government House, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
on
Wednesday, April 21, 2020.
Ekiti Kete,
- I am pleased to unveil a Geographic Information System based application: EKITI STATE COVID-19 RESPONSE HUB. The hub, which can be accessed online, will be utilized to strengthen our response mechanisms in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
- We are stepping up our fight against this deadly virus by using a technologically intelligentl and interactive ecosystem. The response hub will assist our efforts to map the spread of the virus, map and manage our medical facilities effectively and reach our vulnerable population to provide effective interventions and palliatives.
- The hub will also serve as a tool for Ekiti residents to take a self-assessment test to determine their risk of Covid-19 infection while people with symptoms of the virus can report directly to the right channels for quick response without going to the hospital and endangering the lives of others.
- The Ekiti State COVID-19 response hub will be useful to our contact tracing team in their efforts to map the itinerary of positive cases to curtail incidences of community spread. Confidentiality is guaranteed, as the information is provided through a secured platform with maximum data protection regulations applied.
- On the hub, donations can be made directly to Ekiti State Resource Mobilization accounts through a secured payment platform. Material donations can also be pledged on the system. This ensures availability of credible records for donors and potential donors in the collective efforts to ameliorate the distresses of our vulnerable people in these difficult times.
- This technological interface on COVID-19 will provide considerable advantage in combating the pandemic; I implore you all to access the hub, keep abreast with key information and useful tips on fighting the virus. Utilize the system also to report symptoms of COVID-19 you or any member of your community might be experiencing.
- Ekiti Kete, be rest assured, that we remain committed to your well-being, as your being healthy and safe from infection in this period is our priority. I implore you to stay indoors, maintain social distancing, wash your hands always or use alcohol-based sanitizers and wear a face mask if you must go out. Together, we shall overcome this pandemic.