By Golok Nanmwa,Jos

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members on Tuesday donated hand sanitizers and nose masks to members of the Police force in Jos South Local Government of the state.

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of ‘B’ Division Bukuru in Plateau, Umar Giade who received the items said that police assignments sometimes expose personnel to the danger of contracting Coronavirus.

The DPO, a superintendent said that the police were frontliner in the fight against the novel COVID-19 by ensuring that government directives are obeyed.

“Just like the NYSC which is partner, we have been trying to see how to keep people away from contracting the virus.
“In view of that many of our personnel have been exposed to lots of danger in the cause of assignment.
“But notwithstanding, that has not stop us from doing the work,” he said.

He told the corps members that ‘B’ Division Bukuru was one of the major divisions in Jos covering more than 30km radius.

He commended the NYSC for efforts toward assisting other organisations and the security agencies to stay safe.

Mr Abasinsua Attang, who represented Jos South corps members said that the donation was in recognition of police as frontline workers against the pandemic.

“We deemed it fit to bring you hand sanitizers and nose masks so that you can continue to protect yourselves as you secure the society,” Attang said.
The NYSC State Coordinator, Ms Caroline Embu said that the organisation was concerned about the welfare of the police who was part of the family
“Since the pandemic began, we have been trying to reach out to stakeholders in whatever little way we can.
“The corps members of Jos South decides that as they reach out to other people they should also reach out to Bukuru command.

“So, the corps members made some hand sanitizers and nose masks for the command.
“We cannot do so much but we believe that this will help you carry out your duties effectively and safely,” she said.

Our Correspondent reports that Jos South NYSC also donated food items and personal hygiene materials to widows and orphans at Imam Maitala Mosque Dandikowa and Klapai Orphanage Home, Kangang Jos.

Alhaji Muhammad Inda and Anthony James who received the materials on behalf of the organisations, thanked the NYSC for the gesture.

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NYSC Members Donates Facemasks, Hand sanitizers to Police in Jos