Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has called for strict compliance with COVID-19 guidelines in order to curb the further spread of the virus which has claimed the lives of many Nigerians, including that of his younger brother.
Dr. Hamzat died last Wednesday in Lagos.
Making the appeal in a statement he signed personally, the Deputy Governor announced the loss of his brother who was a medical doctor, Haroun Hamzat, to COVID-19.
He warned that the virus is not limited to any age group as his late brother was only 37.
The statement read in part: “I lost my 37 years old younger brother, Dr. Haroun Hamzat to #COVID19. He was hardworking and well loved, helping a lot of patients at the Lagos Primary Healthcare Centre in Orile, Agege. COVID19 does not respect anyone and this second wave is affecting across age groups.”
It added, ”The first line of defence lies with you. Protect your friends and family by following our guidelines.”
He thanked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for visiting his family, adding that they discussed some of the things the state was doing to ensure that the state’s healthcare infrastructure can adequately serve the state.