Covid-19: UniBen begins mass production of sanitisers

As part of efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic, the management of the University of Benin (UniBen) has begun mass production of liquid soaps and hand sanitisers.

Blueprint gathered that apart from that, the institution has also “procured more infrared thermometer to be deployed at all gates into the university by security personnel who have been trained for the crucial assignment.”

In a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, the institution stated that the initiative was part of the proactive measures of the vice-chancellor, Prof. Lillian Salami.

It read in part, “The statement advised that the best known safety/preventive measure remains strict observance of hygiene; such as regular hand washing.

“And endeavour also to stay at home as directed by government… if it becomes inevitable for you to go out, please observe the one meter of the World Health Organization (WHO) social distancing recommendation.”

Leave a Reply