The Province of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has donated the sum of N5 million to the Ogun State government in its efforts to tackle the COVID-19pandemic.
The donation was presented to the Deputy Governor of the state, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, by the Archbishop of the Province, Most Reverend (Dr) Olusina Fape, at the Governor’s Office, Abeokuta, on Friday.
Fape, who doubles as the Bishop of Remo Diocese, was accompanied by the Bishops of Egba, Egba West and Ijebu South West, Right Reverends Emmanuel Adekunle; Samuel Ogundeji and Babatunde Ogunbanwo respectively.
The cleric said that the Province which is made up of 13 dioceses comprising nine in Ogun and four in Lagos states, decided to identify with government at this critical time in the country.
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Fape commended the efforts of the state government in containing the virus since it broke out in the state.
He said: “Whatever touches our people as a religious body equally touches us. And when we look at what the government of Ogun State has done under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun, in our own little way, we decided to identify with our state.
“Since the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic a few weeks ago, we have watched and noticed your efforts to combat this dreadful disease. All your proactive measures are commendable and we are very proud of the achievements so far.
“So, on behalf of the bishop, clergy and laity of the entire Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), it’s not how big it is, but we still want to tell you we identify with you.
“If we have more, we would do more. But we just want to show our own concern that we identify with you in this matter. So, we are making a humble donation of N5 million to support your good efforts in combating this dreadful disease.
“No matter how little it is, we believe you ‘ll be able to channel it towards achieving what you feel is necessary. The money has been transferred directly to Ogun State COVID-19 Fund details as contained in a letter which will be presented to you.”
The deputy governor, while responding on behalf of the state delegation, which included the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Olatokunbo Talabi; the Chief of Staff to the governor, Alhaji Salisu Shuaib, appreciated the church for supporting the cause in halting the spread of the virus in the state.
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