Dr Olusegun Mimiko, the immediate past governor of Ondo state and former zenith labour party senatorial candidate in Ondo central senatorial district, , has urged Christian faithfuls across the country to strengthen their faith, as the only solution to curb the prevailing covid-19.
In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, John Paul Akinduro, said Christians and indeed every Nigerian “must seek the face of the Risen Christ who alone can bring permanent healing to our land at this critical time.”
The statement, quoted the former governor saying that “Our hope is now totally in God. He has done it before and we are sure He can do it again. When Covid-19’s cousin, Ebola, came calling, He stopped the devil at our gate. He raised a guardian angel, Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh, to double check. He inspired our leaders and people to do what they had to do”
The former governor however, added that “We must turn to the Risen Christ for help against Covid 19” as he equally prayed for “strength for families of the dead particularly those in the frontline, whose lives were lost trying to save others”.
He further said governments must take issue of necessary palliatives very seriously “We need palliatives to keep our people indoors, and stop the spread of this dreaded disease. But we also require a little more than mere palliative, to begin to address age long socio- economic iniquities in our country, Nigeria. I pray that God will inspire and empower our leaders to do this and enhance our capacity to test, trace and treat.”
While commending the spirit of giving and act of kindness shown by those who had offered help, Mimiko charged Christians to look beyond the challenges and see it as another avenue to continue to take actions that will add value to the society and people around them.
“God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. Easter speaks to the ultimate love of God for us. Together, with love, may we overcome #Covid_19, and come to a new realization of our shared destiny.
“The Bible tells us to bear one another’s burdens, and this is another good time to reflect on this and show that we are not just hearers but doers of the words of Christ by extending our act of giving to the vulnerable members of the society and those whose daily living has been affected by coronavirus pandemic. May the Risen Christ heal our land” the former governor
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