From Pearl Ngwama, Lagos
In contribution to the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL), the sole distributor of Toyota Motor Corporation in Nigeria and its foremost dealer Elizade Nigeria Limited (ENL) have donated three units of ambulances to the Lagos State Government.
The Chairman of TNL and Founder ENL, Chief Michael Ade Ojo, said: “COVID-19 is a vicious virus that is presently ravaging people all over the world. Everything humanly possible must be done to quickly contain the pandemic. The government needs the support of all well-meaning Nigerians and corporate organisations to fight the evil scourge and all hands must be on deck. TNL and ENL will continue to support the government in any endeavour that will positively impact humanity.”
The Managing Director of TNL, Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo, added that “the gesture is in recognition and commendation of the continuous effort of the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his indefatigable team to contain the spread of the virus.”
He encouraged all Nigerians to abide by the guidelines provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) advising Nigerians on how to avoid contracting the virus and shun information from unauthorised sources. He advised all to obey government directive to stay home and keep safe.
While receiving the three ambulances from the Public Relations team of TNL led by Mrs. Bukky Ogunnusi, the First Lady of the State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, ably supported by the Chief of Staff of the State, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, and other senior officials of the State, expressed appreciation for the timely gesture.
She encouraged other socially responsive and responsible corporate organisations to emulate this laudable gesture noting that such support will make a significant impact in helping to stop the pandemic from spreading further.
Sanwo-Olu promised that the ambulances will be put to good use for the purpose they were donated and for the benefit of all Lagosians and residents in the State.
