The Osun State Government has described as false, media reports that it plans to distribute free condoms and lubricants at selected locations, including malls and lounges, on Valentine’s Day.
A statement credited to the Executive Secretary of the Osun State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (O-SACA), Olusegun Daramola, claimed that the gesture is to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in the state.
“It’s essential to avoid risky behaviours, such as unprotected sexual intercourse. We encourage those who haven’t already done so to get tested and know their status “The government of Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke is committed to reducing HIV prevalence in Osun State. We invite everyone to join us in working towards ending AIDS by 2030.
“To support safe practices, the agency will provide condoms and lubricants at selected locations, including malls and lounges. Please approach our vendors to access these valuable resources. Let’s share love, not the disease,” the statement read.
However, Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson for Governor Ademola Adeleke, described the report as fake news, urging that it should be discountenanced in its entirety.
