From Beatrice GONDYI, Bauchi
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has enjoined Christians in the state to use the sombre period of Good Friday and Easter triduum to pray for God’s intervention towards bringing to an end, the current pandemic of Coronavirus and Lassa Fever.
This was contained in an Easter message The governor said Bauchi state and Nigeria deserved continued prayers to overcome the security challenges facing different parts of the country.
The Governor called for more supports and cooperation to the government in its effort to control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Lassa Fever by abiding and respecting all measures set by the government.
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“You are advised to observe the simple personal hygiene in order to keep away from contracting the diseases such as constant hand washing, application of hand sanitizer, adherence to the rules of social distancing, avoiding handshaking and touching the face, particularly the mouths, the nose and the eyes.”
The governor who reiterated the unwavering commitment of the state government to the maintenance of law and order explained that his administration has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of lives and properties of the citizens.
He enjoined Christian communities to use the festivities for sober reflection and self-evaluation and put into practice, the virtues of peace, honesty and love for one another.
“Bauchi State and indeed the country as a whole need peace now more than ever before, we cannot, therefore, afford to allow ourselves to be divided along religious or ethnic lines. We must allow peace to reign in order to make progress.”
He called on all people of the state irrespective of religious political and tribal affiliations to forego their differences by living in peace and harmony with one another.
