Mechanical Engineering Department of Kwara State Polytechnics, Ilorin Nigeria made a two pedal-operated handwashing machines to the state government.
The Kwara State Government has applauded Kwara Polytechnic, Ilorin’s contribution to the fight against Coronavirus.
The Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, who is also the Chairman State Covid-19 Technical Committee, said this while receiving Kwara State Polytechnic team which donated two pedal-operated handwashing machines to the state government.
The Deputy Governor described the innovation as commendable in light of the World Health Organisation(WHO) prescription of regular hand washing to prevent Coronavirus infection and recommended the device for adoption by hospitals and offices.
The Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, Engineer Doctor Abdul Jimoh said the initiative is that of the staff of Mechanical Engineering department of the School. He said the pedal-operated hand washing machine was invented to minimise the chances of infection.
He said the machine has two pedals; the left side which dispenses soap while the right dispenses water.
The State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa'adat Modibbo Kawu, led the Polytechnic’s team to the office of the Deputy Governor.
Modupe Joel, the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor made this known.
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