The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on
the three tiers of government in the country to rise up to the challenge of the
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) now that the country has recorded its first
case.
CAN in a statement by general secretary, Joseph Bade Daramola, Esq, calls
on the Federal Government and the other tiers government to be pro-active in
order to contain it and prevent its spread while promising not cease praying
until the disease is chased out of our shores.
The statement further said that the God who answered prayers when the Ebola
Virus Disease (EVD), came calling is still on the throne and that same God will
also grant us victory over the COVID-19 in Jesus Name.
The Christian body also call on our politicians not to politicise it and went on to call on every
church to make water, soap and sanitizers available for worshippers before and
after service, while appealing to all Nigerians, irrespective of their
religious and political persuasions, to embrace simple rules of hygiene
regularly for safety reasons.
They enjoined all also follow professional counsel such as avoid panicking ,
regular washing of hands with water, soap and sanitizers (where available), avoid
crowded places and people who are coughing or sneezing, covering of mouths and
noses with a handkerchief or tissue while sneezing or coughing, avoid
self-medication and to call the emergency lines. Lagos State Emergency hotlines
08023169485 or 08033565529 or 08052817243 which are available 24-7. NCDC toll
free -0800-970000-10.
