The Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese, Reverend (Dr) Joseph Akinfenwa, has urged Nigerians to keep to the existing COVID-19 control protocols as recommended by the NCDC and the government as there is a widespread global trepidation of the second wave of COVID-19.
Akinfenwa noted that while the government is doing its bid to curtail the spread of the virus, the citizenry should observe all COVID-19 protocols as well as do away with all bad habit or lifestyle, embrace a regimen of food, exercise and lifestyle that promotes health and boost immunity.
He also expressed his delight on the return of security operatives to their duty posts after a long break as a result of the ENDSARS protest. According to him, it’s a great development which ensures the safety of all.
“We appeal to our security personnel, that beyond mere presence, they should please commit to effective service delivery. The gain we can all bring out of all that happened is for us to redouble efforts to forestall and to combat crime in our communities.
“The city of Ibadan has swelled with the influx of people for the holidays, and this has led to a major fallout of this influx of people is the phenomenal increase in traffic within the city, and the attendant traffic snarls and gridlock that this creates.
“We appeal to all and sundry to embrace good driving habits during this season, to go out with a vehicle only when necessary, and as much as possible , avoid rush hours and congested routes.”
He also urged Nigerians to continue to pray earnestly for the country, as the year runs to an end, and also to be security conscious.
“Recent events in our nation remind us of Psalms 146:3 in strong and telling ways, instructing us not to put our trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. As we stand at a crossroads, let us pray earnestly to the Lord as the Psalmist did. He will answer our prayers and have mercy on our nation.”
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