COVID-19: NYSC SETS UP GARMENT FACTORY FOR KITS MANUFACTURING IN ANAMBRA
The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra state on Monday, 20th April, said it has set up a garment factory for the production of Coronavirus kits such as facemasks and other prevention kits.
The was disclosed by the State Coordinator, Kehinde Aremu during the presentation of hand sanitizers and washers to the state government as part of the scheme's support to the fight against the spread of Coronavirus.
He said the items, produced by the corp members under the skill acquisition and entrepreneurial development program, was also another way of appreciating the hospitality shown to them by the government and the people of the state.
Aremu said the Corp members are ready to produce millions of facemasks for the state if provided with the necessary materials and assistance.
“We have set up garment factory at Mgbakwu, Awka North Local Government Area of the state to produce thousands of face masks in the first instance before venturing into other products, including corps members uniforms, using corps members and local materials.
“We already have trained no fewer than 20 corps members. We’ve also acquired an ultramodern cutting machine. We have the factory, everything is set.
“If the state government gives us the go ahead today, in the next one week, we can produce a million face masks for distribution.”
The State Government appreciated the NYSC and the Corp members for supporting the government in the fight against the pandemic.
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