A member of the House of Representatives, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama (PDP-Edo), has cautioned Nigerians against self medication in a bid to contain the spread of CORVID-19 in the country.
In a statement Monday in Abuja, Ogbeide-Ihama expressed confidence that the virus would be defeated if all Nigerians cooperate with laid down rules to combat the spread.
The lawmaker, who represents Oredo Federal Constituency of Edo, raised alarm over fake and unverified information circulating on social media on how to test and treat Covid-19 infection.
“Let me add very importantly that we need to be careful about the authenticity of the information we consume this period; so much fake news and unproven solutions permeate the social media space these days.
“It is important we act on information from only credible news sources, and as much as possible avoid any kind of self-medication; if you sense you have symptoms, please consult a health-care center.
“I am confident we will defeat this. We all just need to play our part, may God protect us and end this in the shortest time,” he said.
Ogbeide-Ihama pleaded with traders and sellers to have the fear of God in their hearts and resist the temptation to hoard and over-price essential goods.
The legislator said it was shocking to see the astronomical rise in the cost of items like face masks, hand-gloves, and hand sanitizers.
Ogbeide-Ihama said no artificial profit that cost lives of fellow countrymen and women in such trying times was worth it.
He stated that, we are faced with the reality of an invincible enemy that threatens our long-held traditions, strong communal bonds, and most seriously, our very existence.
He said COVID-19 presents about the most difficult situation the country has found itself since the civil war. (NAN)
