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Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has expressed worries over the “reckless confidence” of Nigerians amid the increase in the spread of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic.
A total of 28,711 COVID-19 cases have so far been confirmed in the country, with 11,665 patients discharged and 645 deaths, according to the last report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Mustapha, who spoke at an interdenominational church service against COVID-19 organised by the Nigerian Interreligious Council (NIREC) on Sunday, urged religious leaders to always teach their congregation the truth about the virus and how they can stay safe.
“If you have no business going out, stay at home, it is scriptural,” he said. “And I see a lot of Christians exhibiting reckless confidence and the Bible describes them as fools.”
“Stay at home if you don’t have business going out, that is the safest place you have, if you have every genuine reason to go out, as mandatory, wear a face mask, he added.
“My admonition to the church is that we must avoid exhibition of reckless confidence and tell our people the truth and ask them to do the proper things so that they can stay safe for their families, communities and for the body of Christ.”
The SGF who also doubles as the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, said the national response put in place by the government was intended to protect Nigerians and also curb the spread of the virus.
“It is not designed to afflict us,” he said.
“Every step we have taken as a presidential task force has been intended to provide for the good and welfare of the citizens.”
