Sensitise Residents On Obeying Safety Measures, Sanwo-Olu To Religious Leaders

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged religious leaders with the duty of sensitising their followers on measures to limit the spread of deadly virus, coronavirus.

The governor stated that the role of religious leaders to help stop community transmission is paramount as most residents of the state either belong to the Muslim or Christian faith

The governor, who made this appeal in the first ever virtual meeting he held with religious leaders in the State, briefed the leaders on efforts of his administration since the coronavirus pandemic landed in Nigeria on February 20th, 2020, Lagos State being the epicentre of the Corona virus, because of the strategic position it occupies.

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The Governor described the disease as a global scourge and lamented that it denies the public the opportunity to go on with their daily activities.

According to Governor Sanwo-Olu, there is need to sensitise as many residents in the state that worship under their guidance because the infection is now at community transmission level.

The Governor reiterated that the “0 – Congregation” stance of government for religious worship centres was still in force, to ensure social/physical distancing and that moving forward, all hands should be on deck to do more sensitisation and monitoring in complimenting with government efforts.

The Chairman of 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 and promised on behalf of Christian faithfuls in the State to continue to support efforts of government in sensitisation and enlightenment.

On behalf of the lslamic and Muslim leaders, the Grand Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheik (Engr.) Suleiman Abu-Nolla, described this period as a time of collective survival, when all religions must put everything to work in order to ensure survival of all.

Some of the notable religious leaders online with the Governor were, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi (Deeper life), Pastor Joseph Obayemi(RCCG) Dr. D.K. Olukoya(MFM), Rev.Mrs.Mercy Ezekiel(CPM), Amb.Mrs. Elizabeth Onajobi of WOWICAN, His Eminence Samuel Kanu Uche and other leaders in the five Christian Bloc and CAN Executives.

Also present were lmam Dr. Abdulrahman Ahmad (Chief Missioner, Ansar udeen) Sheik Abdulhakeem Lawal, Imam Abdul Akeem Lawal, Dr.(Mrs) Egberongbe of FOMWAN, Sheik Uwais, Chief Imams of the various Divisions of the State, MSSN and other top religious leaders.

Williams Babalola