PTA MEETING HELD ON 20TH SEPTEMBER 2014 ON
MEASURES TO COMBAT THE DEADLY EBOLA VIRUS
The meeting started at exactly 10.36am with
opening prayers from a Muslim and a Christians. After the introduction of the
officers to the table, the principal welcomed parents saying that the meeting
was to discuss how to combat the deadly Ebola virus. According to her, the last victims in Lagos State
had been discharged. She said that by
the end of the meeting, every person will have been educated on Ebola Virus,
especially when it is clear that the virus will die while cooking at 600 C
pointing out the EVD cannot enslave us neither would it overpower us. She cautioned that hands should be washed
clean as a panacea to EVD. She told
parents to disabuse their minds of all the threats associated with EVD because
even the Minister of Health has made it clear that EVD is not as deadly as we
had envisaged.
At this addressed juncture, the Proprietor,
Chief A.F Otubela addressed parents directing them to all the measures put in
place by Lagooz to combat EVD. He
referred to the last meeting held here on Ebola pointing out that everything
suggested had been put in place. He appreciated Dr Bello and another doctor
who made meaningful contributions and suggestions during the last meeting.
He pointed out that in Nigeria, there
are medical expert who would combat EVD.
He emphasized that Ebola is not as killing as it is paraded by media
houses. To support his assertion, he
narrated a story about death which his mentor told him, and how the people in
an imaginary community fought death itself.
Thereafter, he said that this meeting will
shed light on how to eradicate fear in this regard because fear itself can
kill. Drawing his reference from Sawyer, he said that it was error in handling
that led to the death of Sawyer and some medical personnel affected. Again, He informed the gathering that if bush
meat is properly boiled at high temperature EVD will be killed.
He also said that only 16 people had been
confirmed infected in both Lagos
and Port –Harcourt out of which 9 survived it. The rest of the people associated
with EVD were only suspects and not victims.
He added that if infected persons are properly managed and the symptoms
checked, EVD will be a forgotten issue.
Besides, he added that survivors of EVD are
now selling their blood for use in the preparation of Ebola Vaccine. Parents were informed that if a child is
seriously sick, he would certainly not come to school. Apart from this, the proprietor announced
that Lagooz has about 10 infrared thermometers that would dictate EVD. By this, once a temperature is up to or above
38.50C, a child, teacher, visitor will not be allowed into school.
Again, teachers in Lagooz Schools have been
trained on how to handle EVD cases which would involve taking the child to the
Recovery Room (Sick
Bay) from where the
school hospital would be contacted to take the child away.
Making reference to the Lagos
state Governor; Lagos
State is free of EVD. He
announced this yesterday during a Jumat Service in Lagos.
The proprietor at this point introduced Lagooz Ebola Kits, taking the
items one by one (cleanser, mouth cover, overall that cover head to toe,
polythene material to cover the face, goggle).
However, he said these things would be used when there is a serious
infection. He also showed hand gloves, blankets, among others. These thing, he pointed out are
disposable. Security operatives have
also been employed to monitor the hand washing exercise. The security outfit is A.V. Securitas
The proprietor pointed out that he has 15
people from his nuclear and extended families here. So, he needs Ebola protection more than any
other person. He said WHO has earmarked millions of naira to
combat Ebola. At this juncture, he
referred them to the various literatures given to each parent this day
concerning Ebola Virus Risk Assessment
and Management. The names and phone
numbers of teachers in charge of emergency cases.
According to him the Lagooz Schools have Beta Hospital
and Motolani Hospital as our hospitals.
The school gave parents/guardians the following literature on Ebola
v
Ebola Virus Risk Assessment and
management Plan
v
Questionnaire
v
Let’s Wash Our Hands! The Eight
Steps
He announced and emphasized that henceforth
every parent, student, teacher, visitor must wash hands at the gate before
entering the school premises. He said
that this must be done under running water.
Hand washing is very important because we do many things and touch many
things with our hands. It has been
discovered that washing with ordinary soap kill Ebola Virus, so he advised
everyone to cultivate the habit of washing hands.
The parents/guardians were allowed to demonstrate
the eight steps involved in hand washing and they did it perfectly well. He requested parents/guardians to study the
various booklets given them, fill the questionnaire and return them on Monday,
22nd September, 2014. They
can also make their comments and suggestions through SMS.
Apart from Ebola, the proprietor frowned at
the inability of parents to submit the projects of their children. He also enjoined them to submit this on
Monday. Parent were also asked to
purchase textbooks without which the child might not be allowed into the school
on resumption.
Dr Bello and Dr. oluwakuyide were
introduced to the high table to answer some professional questions from parents/guardians
Finally, he announced that PTA election
committee be inaugurated to elect PTA officers. Members of committee must be
parents.
NOMINATION
v
Mrs Olubanke
v
Mrs. Ogunleye
v
Dr. Bello
v
Dr. Oluwakuyide
v
Mrs. Adeoti
v
Mr. Lawal
v
Ozo Chris Nfiaji
The committee members were sworn in by the
Proprietor. They were given October
ending to conclude their arrangements for election in November. Successful
members will be sworn in during our end-of-year celebration.
The Proprietor announced that if a parent
introduces a parent whose child is not in this school into the school hostel,
the person who introduced such a person will be entitled to N20.000.00 (Twenty thousand naira only) cash reward.
QUESTIONS
FROM PARENT/GUARDIANS
v
Mrs Soyinka : - She complained about school toilets. She said
she paid for maths and English plus three other books but
they have not been
supplied. Suggested kits should be demonstrated
to avoid fear.
v
Mrs Adewunmi : - She does not understand why science cannot do
economics and
T.D and suggests their inclusion.
v
Mrs Balogun : - Complained
about Unified Exam written last time, she discovered
that quantitative and verbal reasoning
were not taken, and advised it
should be
included.
v
Mrs. Ogunleye : - Spoke on toilet management
v
Mr. Nwakunor : - Asked if school fees should be paid now or not
because of Ebola
v
Mrs Ogunlade : - Complained
about population in class of Basic 1
RESPONSES
On
communication, the Proprietor said Lagooz has
enough communication mechanism but it might be that parents do not receive
circulars and other written material sent to them. On diction, the parent should bring the
child’s notebook for verification
On fellowship, Lagooz holds fellowship on Fridays. Commenting on class population, he said that
Lagooz will look into it within what it is capable of doing. What we have less than 25 in the primary and
less than 30 in nursery. Something will
be done. On the use of toilet, the
school will verify that and proffer solutions.
Quantitative
and Verbal Reasoning is taught as with the new
federal curriculum, and the questions were fused into English and maths in that
Unified Exam.
The man who complained that his children
were not home till eight o’clock in the evening was told that the vehicle
covering his children got spoilt and another vehicle was assigned to go and
convey the children but there was also a terrible hold up on Lagos roads that
day.
On wash-hand basin, the plumber is working
on that but he promised that it would be ready before the reopening date.
Textbooks and their supplies were delayed
because of Ebola but the proprietor informed parents that supplies of books
would be done before the end of the day.
SECURITY
MATTERS
A representative of A.V. Securitas located
at 30, Wemco Road;
Ogba said their international headquarters is in Manchester.
He applauded Lagooz for their roles and trace the history and operations
of the security outfit. He differentiated
their outfit from others, and how they function
PUNCTUALITY
AWARD
1ST - YUSUF
AZEEZ
2ND - MRS
OLUBANKE COMFORT
3RD - MR.
GODWIN JOHN
CLOSING PRAYER: from the proprietor Chief
A.F Otubela
ADJOURNMENT: 1. 02 pm