The Christian
Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna state chapter has directed its members in
the state to obey the advice of the state government and stay at home to avoid
any gathering or other functions.
Recall that Governor
Nasir El-Rufai had in a broadcast to the people of the state restricted large
gatherings, be it social or religion as strategies adopted by the government to
curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic.
CAN in a statement
to its members by the state chairman, Rev. Joseph Hayab tittled, “Our Best Way
of Fighting Covid-19,” said,
“Our attention has
been drawn to unnecessary debates ongoing among our members and the general
public about the fight against Covid-19.
“The confusion is
how many people should be in a gathering or meet at a religious function.
Consequently, we in CAN wish to appeal to all to ignore the debates about
numbers and simply obey the advice to stay at home.”
The statement added,
“CAN strongly opposes the idea of exposing our faithful or family members to
the chance of contacting the deadly virus by holding large gatherings
justifying that the gatherings have 10, 20 or 50 persons only.
“How do we verify
that no person among the 10, 20 or 50 has the virus and if it happens that one
has the virus the possibility is that the virus would spread to others until
the populace is affected.”
CAN, therefore,
appealed to all who love God and love the worshippers in the Church where they
are the leaders that the most honorable way to guide against the spread of
Coronavirus pandemic is to close the doors to the Church building, for now,
suspending all gatherings until the virus is under control.
“We must sincerely
support government’s efforts in the fight against Coronavirus by obeying and
following all health instructions and advice.
“Christian leaders
must not be seen disobeying government orders. It is time to show the true
light of the gospel that we preach.
“Pastors must
honestly remind Christians that God accepts and honours prayer, Bible Study and
songs observed and offered at home or in our closets.
“Let us learn from
the fight people of good conscience all over the world are waging against this
virus. If the USA, Europe and other developed countries, with good medical
facilities, are losing loved ones in record numbers, their travails should
teach us in Nigeria to redouble our efforts and ensure that this virus does not
spread in our land, home, places of worship.”
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