The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says it “will not
cease praying until coronavirus is chased out of our shores”.
Nigeria recorded its first case of the disease on Friday,
following the arrival of an Italian businessman from Milan, which has the
highest rate of the infection in Europe.
The patient, who tested positive to the virus on Friday, has
been in Nigeria since Monday.
Reacting to the situation, Joseph Daramola,
general-secretary of the association, said God would help Nigeria overcome the
virus as it did Ebola.
He asked Nigerians not to panic, while appealing to them to
uphold the highest level of hygiene.
Daramola also asked churches across the country to make
water, soap and hand sanitiser available for worshippers before and after
service.
“The God who answered our prayers when the Ebola Virus
Disease (EVD), which is deadlier, came calling is still on the throne and that
same God will also grant us victory over the COVID-19 in Jesus Name,” he said
in a statement.
“They should also follow these professional counsel: 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 and
Avoid self-medication.”
The Christian body called on both the state and federal
government government to rise up to the challenge of preventing the spread of
the novel COVID-19 “now that the country
has recorded its first case”.
It also advised politicians not to politicise the disease
outbreak but join hands together to ensure that it does not spread, “as we also
advocate cooperation and understanding between every state and the federal
government.”
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