RCCG General Overseer unveils handwashing machines for schools
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God , Pastor Enoch Adeboye , has unveiled integrated handwashing and sanitiser dispensing machine for use by schools as they prepare for resumption as directed by the Federal Government .
Adeboye urged the schools to cooperate with the government and make an adequate provision for preventive measures against COVID -19.
The cleric unveiled the machine fabricated by the Redeemer’ s College of Technology and Management at the Redemption Camp , Mowe, Ogun State , saying it was in preparation for the much- anticipated resumption of schools in the country .
He noted that he looked forward to the resumption of academic activities in the country.
He said , “ The machine which was fabricated as a measure to check the spread of the coronavirus in preparation for the reopening of schools has features which include leg pedal designed to dispense soap, water and hand sanitiser ; it has a water storage tank and also has a tissue paper holding device. ”
Addressing newsmen after the unveiling , the RECTEM Rector , Dr Stella Mofunanya , remarked that the college which had embarked on e – learning following the closure of schools occasioned by the spread of the pandemic, deployed the fabricated machines to all entrances to students ’ halls of residence.
“ Others are lecture halls , laboratories, workshops among others . Adequate preparation for resumption has also been made with the production of customised nose masks , face shields in large quantity and the World Health Organisation-recommended alcohol -based hand sanitisers which would be distributed to the students and staff on resumption, ” she said .
Mofunanya assured the fumigation of the halls of residence, classes , laboratories and offices prior to reopening.
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