The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has held a virtual meeting with religious leaders, as part of efforts towards curbing the spread of Coronavirus in Lagos.
The Governor described the pandemic as a global scourge, noting sadly that the Lenten and Ramadan periods fell within the lockdown phase.
Sanwo-Olu briefed the leaders on government efforts since the first index case in Lagos, stressing that the State was already on alert immediately the news about the virus broke in China in December 2019 based on experience during the Ebola Virus. He disclosed that the infection and transmission of the virus is now spreading at the community level, hence the urgent need to sensitise religious leaders due to their followership in the State, either as Christians or Muslims The Governor reiterated that the "0 - Congregation" stance of Government for religious worship centres is still in force to ensure physical distancing, adding that all hands must be on deck to do more sensitisation and monitoring to complement government efforts. Sanwo-Olu, therefore, called for continued support and prayers of the Religious Leaders to successfully navigate this perilous period The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Lagos State Branch, Apostle (Prof.) Alexander Bamgbola, thanked the Governor for being proactive, dogged and pragmatic in his approach to the situation which he believes, has saved so many lives.
He promised that the Christian leaders will continue to support the efforts of LASG in sensitising and enlightening their followers on the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grand Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheik (Engr.) Suleiman Abu-Nolla, described this period as a time of collective survival when the government and religious leaders must work hand-in-hand to ensure the survival of all.
Source- Lagosstate.gov.ng
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