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Thursday, May 20, 2010

OSUN BANS SMOKING IN INSTITUTIONS

OSUN STATE government has outlawed smoking of tobacco in all its health institutions across the 3-0 local government areas and Modakeke-Ife Area office of the state.
A statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Hospital Management Board, Mr. Adunade Amoo, explained that that law banning smoking in public places in the states is being enforced in the state.
He also cautioned that no tobacco or tobacco products shall be displayed for sale in and around health facilities in the state, adding that there shall be no access to tobacco products within the 500 metres radius of such facilities.


By Gbenga Faturoti, Daily Independent Correspondent, Oshogbo.
Thursday, May 20, 2010 Page 19