Rabiu Adeyinka Mohammed
Sir: Covid-19 pandemic has taught us that the so-called advancement in technology cannot save the world if nature wants to strike. Even the acclaimed world’s most powerful country is helpless while the economic capital of the globe is struggling. To some, Corona Virus is a man-made virus created to reduce population. Whatever, the fact now is that population is the greatest asset any nation should be proud of.
For a very long time since human existence, there has not been a situation in which places of worship and important social gatherings will be banned. Here we are, Corona virus is widening the gap between mankind and their creator, with people generally downcast, spiritually. Medical doctors are exhausted so are scientists. People are asked to turn to God in supplication whereas we cannot afford to pray in congregation. Is this not speaking meaning to us?
Holidays have been imposed on people; productivity is reducing, yet, lockdown seems to be preferable. Just one virus and the whole world is trembling. Schools, sporting activities, Industries and other institutions are to be closed to avoid further chaos. Corona virus is what will not go down in history book.
This is not a time to point fingers or play the blame game. But in a country where the health care is secondary, I hope when we survive this, the health sector will be a priority as the nation’s administrators have been forced to apply what they have been administering. Deep right? The concerned will understand. There would have been a little confidence if proper investment had been made in health infrastructure. What a lesson to be learnt in a hard way. Much as I will not say thank you to COVID-19, it has been a watershed, an eye opener to all.
However, the only remedy to this tragedy lies with us. Heeding to medical advice, maintaining personal hygiene, engaging in social distancing, reporting those with symptoms related to the disease to the appropriate authorities, more sanitization and most importantly staying at home to save lives. Let us support the medical practitioners so as to protect us. Also, let us pray to God to save this planet from this plague spreading like wildfire.
We should not also forget to make the best out this period, show more love to friends, families and neighbours. Let us render help to the needy, never to hoard any valuable products and also avoid hiking prices of goods. Let us not inflict more problems on people during these trying times. Let us save humanity. Remember together we can beat the virus.
- Rabiu Adeyinka Mohammed, Bayero University Kano.
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