The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Owerri Zonal branch, on Thursday joined the fight against Coronavirus by donating some protective items to Anambra government.
The Zonal branch comprises of academic staff of universities in Abia, Anambra and Imo states.
Handing over the items to the government, Prof. Steve Ufoaroh, Chairman of Nnamdi Azikiwe Chapter of the union, said the gesture was a demonstration of ASUU’s solidarity in the fight against the dreaded virus.
The items donated included cartons of hand sanitiser, face mask and surgical gloves.
“This donation is part of our social responsibility as a union, we are on strike and salaries have not been paid for two months but we have to task ourselves to come up with these materials in support of the war against COVID-19.
“Our desire is to see that Anambra remains COVID-19 free, our scientists are already in the laboratories working on how to find a cure for the virus,” he said.
Receiving the items, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to Anambra government, thanked the lecturers for their gesture and assured them of judicious use of the materials.