Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Thursday began distribution of face and nose masks produced at the state-owned garment factory in Calabar to residents of the state.
Speaking with journalists shortly after distributing the masks to some persons himself, Ayade said he would do everything humanly and materially possible to ensure that everyone in the state was safe.
“Section 14 sub-section 2 of our constituion says the primary purpose of government is the welfare and security of the citizens.
“As governor, my primary responsibility is to protect the citizens either from physical or social harm and we have a case which is both.
“I can’t, at this difficult moment when you are asking people to stay at home, also task them to put on masks at a cost.
“We as a government have to find a way to reduce the burden on the people. We are providing food to the vulnerable and the less privileged.
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