Cleric urges Nigerians to unite in fight against COVID-19

Agency Reporter

The Archbishop of Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN), Most Rev. Dr. Musa Panti Filibus, has advised Nigerians to unite and follow the guidelines put in place by the government to win the fight against COVID-19.

Rev Filibus who is also the President of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), also urged Nigerians not to loose hope while looking unto God.

The Archbishop, who made this known to the Nation in an interview, appealed for calm and advised the Christian faithful to show appreciation to God in all situations.

He said steadfastness and unity of purpose would defeat the virus.

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“We celebrated Pentecost under the cloud of COVID-19. While we continue to battle this virus, we should not loose hope, let us also do what we need to do in order to minimise the spread of the virus.

“We are greatly troubled at the current state of affairs in the world today. In the book of acts, Pentecost came like a storm, let us reflect on the coming of the Holy spirit as the coming of freedom and liberty. It should be seen as as a symbol of unity.

“Before the Pentecost, ethnic diversities were seen as an integral part of life in the days of old. Everyone was only concerned about their ethnicity until the Holy Spirit broke this barrier up on the day of Pentecost.

“Pentecost signifies transformation, from our fears, lack of faith and the strength to endure persecution in a world that is increasingly being distracted from the way of Christ.

“Let us allow the Spirit of truth to make us instruments of transformation in our various societies. And the peace of God will abide with us. This is our hope which is based on our trust in God,” he said.