Kumasi, April 27, GNA – The Zongo Development Fund (ZDF) is set to distribute one million facemasks to Zongo communities across the country to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
The move forms part of a comprehensive strategy rolled out by the Fund to protect the vulnerable in Zongo communities against the deadly disease.
Alhaji Baba Sadiq Yakub, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fund, announced this when his outfit donated hygiene products and facemasks to some Zongo Community leaders in the Kumasi Metropolis.
Among the beneficiaries were; Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Kumasi Zongo Chief, Tafo Zongo Chief, and Council of Zongo Chiefs in Kumasi.
“We intend to distribute one million facemasks, 200,000 bottles of liquid soap and hand sanitizers to Zongo communities across the country,” Alhaji Yakub stated.
He said the initiative aimed at reaching out to the vulnerable in Zongo communities through community leaders to COVID-19.
Mr. Abdul-Majid, the Director of Projects said the people of Zongo were being protected against the virus and economically in the COVID-19 campaign.
He said indigenous entrepreneurs in Zongos were contracted to produce the facemasks, soap and hand sanitizers meant for distribution to mitigate the economic hardships during this period.
GNA