The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Northern Nigeria, Rev. Yakubu Pam, has applauded christians in the Northern part of the country, for adhering to the federal and states government’s precautionary measures in curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
He noted with joy how Christians in the north respected government’s restriction, particularly in their various places of worship and maintaining the social distancing guideline outlined by government.
Rev. Pam in a statement issued yesterday, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the measures taken so far to halt the spread of COVID-19.
He stated that, “I am impressed with the conduct of Christians in the North and Nigeria at large for complying strictly with Federal and State Government’s directives in trying to stop the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the country.
“Churches have respected the restriction with regards to Sunday worship and other church activities. I encourage all Churches in the North to continue to adhere with these measures and pray fervently for God to do away with the disease.”
He said the broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari on the COVID-19 pandemic was well packaged with laudable initiatives geared towards curbing the disease in Nigeria.
The Clergy expressed delight with the palliative measures mentioned by the President in his broadcast and said that will help in cushioning the effects of the stringent measures on Nigerians.
Rev. Pam said Northern CAN has also come up with strategies to sensitise Christians in the region to compliment government’s directive.
He prayed fervently for quick recovery of those who have tested positive and asked God not to allow the disease ravage Nigeria as it is in some developed nations of the world.
