Victoria Group - North America Paints Limbe With Free Face Masks





By Mbonda Lizzy Noel


Victoria Group - North America in partnership with some Non-Government Organisations in Limbe on Tuesday May 19, 2020 proceeded with the distribution of over 5000 face masks to inhabitants of Limbe with the aim of accompanying government in the fight of COVID-19 in the City.

The launching of ceremony which took place at Half mile on Tuesday May 19 runs till Saturday May 23.

Among the donors are; Amen Foundation who launched the distribution at Limbe old Market, Hope for A Better Tomorrow,  distributed at Church Street and Limbe main market while Simple Ladies distributed at Press book  half mile right up to the Mbende junction.



Speaking to the Advocate, the Coordinator, Elizabeth Monjowa, said the move is to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the South West Region which has recorded 29 positive cases with 21 in Limbe.
They said they will continue their move in other areas of Limbe especially in Limbe II and Limbe III Subdivision.

Speaking to the press the coordinator Madam Elizabeth Monjowa , CEO of Amen Foundation said they are out to donate locally made face masks donated by Victoria Group - North America.

She added that they thought it wise that since Limbe is one of the town affected by COVID-19 and top on the chart in the South West Region, it is vital to donate face masks free, door- to- door in Limbe I, II and III Subdivisions.

Elizabeth Monjowa called on the public to collaborate with them so kick out the virus in Limbe. She revealed that they will educate the population on how to use the face masks and on how to preserve it.

On her part, Tembeng Eli- Anne Founder of Hope for a Better Tomorrow applauded the initiative of Victoria Group - North America.



"I think this activity comes at a right time. Especially for the women and girls I work with. We are grateful to Victoria Group - North America for bringing up this gesture to help the entire community and most especially women and girls.” The Multiple award winning Eli-Anne told reporters.


Linda Ekabe the Founder of Simple ladies said she believe it's a good gesture at a time like this when the country is facing a lot of problems with COVID-19 which is ravaging the population.


 “I believe it's good gesture because there are people out there who still don't believe COVID-19 is real so the coming up of this, will empower the process to create awareness of the virus.” Linda said.

Mama Jacky a beneficiary thanked Victoria Group - North America for the good initiative for sharing the face masks.

She added that the face masks will help them to protect themselves against the deadly virus and promised to educate her peers about the pandemic.






Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Understanding The War In Ukraine: Looking Beyond The Surface (Part One)

Image
  By Dr. Sylvester Tabe Arrey (st.arrey@yahoo.com) (Sylvester is a Lecturer in the Department of International Relations and Conflict Resolution, University of Buea, Cameroon) This piece seeks to contribute in deepening the public's knowledge and understanding of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. What is Ukraine's offence? Why has Russia chosen to launch an offensive at this point and what exactly does it seek to achieve? What will happen next and where is the world heading? These and other questions have been attended to here. It may end up being a long piece but I appeal on you to exercise some patience and come along with me. On the international stage, states don't have permanent friends. Friendship lasts for only as long as the other party is still relevant to the fulfilment of their interests. It is common for them to share a bed with one party today and avoid them the next if their interests change and the fellow becomes irrelevant or too dangerous to stay close. Common i...
Read more

Professor Julius Oben Gives Nutritional Advice During Coronavirus Pandemic

Image
“Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the first case in Cameroon of which was reported by the Ministry of Health on March 6 2020.   To date, more than 800 cases have been reported in Cameroon despite the measures that were put in place by the governm ent. Key amongst these measures were recommendations on hygiene (handwashing and/or hand sanitizing) and social distancing aimed at limiting transmission. Other theories have been put forward as to how best to manage COVID-19, ranging from the use of pharmaceutical products like chloroquine to food supplements.   For any of these to merit any serious consideration, it is important to know how the body actually reacts to viral infections.   The human body generally has the appropriate mechanisms to defend itself against bacterial or viral (pathogen) attacks.    The first line of defense is generally through ...
Read more

Dr Mrs. Agbor Meg Crowned "EKANDIM"

Image
  By Tarhyang Enowbikah Tabe Dr Mrs. Meg Agbor has been crowned with the EKANDIM title in Manyu Division, Southwest Region of Cameroon The Ekpe of Ndekwai in concert with Ekpes from Ossing, Ntenako, Talaghaya, Nchang, Egbekaw Nfuni etc crowned her as "EKANDIM" hours before this write up in Ndekwai village. According to a few Manyu Patriachs who witnessed the ceremony, the EKANDIM is kind of a female Sesseku. The highest title in the Ekpe   given to a woman who has distinguished herself in the society with acts of service, Mobilization of groups, building skills, representation and humanitarian works to her people etc. The population of Ndekwai village men, women and children gave up every other activity to receive and celebrate the day with her. The youths who are loyal to the Queen Mother rallied in Mamfe with their fleet of motorbikes, received her in a huge convoy from Mamfe to Ndekwai where she was forcefully whisked from her vehicle to a motorbike that was brou...
Read more