Coronavirus: Do not panic, be closer to God –Wale Oke 

The National Deputy President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has implored that instead of being panicky because of the rampaging Coronavirus, Nigerians  should be closer to God.

While urging the people to adhere strictly to the prescribed rules of staying safe, Wale Oke admonished them to avail themselves of the opportunity offered by the time, to move closer to God.

In a release by his Media Office, the renowned Cleric who is also the Presiding Bishop of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Ibadan, on Wednesday, advised Nigerians and other citizens of the world  to see the current situation as a wakeup call for everyone to be faithful to God.

“Indeed, the signs are pointer to the omnipotence of God and truly, we are in trying times. But this should a message and lesson to the world. There is no need of being panicky, rather, we should be closer to our creator by feeding fat on His Words as our armour. Above everything, it’s more beneficial to our souls at the end of our sojourn here on earth”

“In addition, let’s all be cautious by following all the prescribed steps being reeled out  by the government and other relevant stakeholders, aimed at curtailing the Coronavirus’ scourge. God will surely preserve His people for His own glory alone” he asserted

Bishop Oke while commending the government at all levels in Nigeria for the steps so far taken to combat the spread of the disease, charged them not to relent until it is totally subdued.

Meanwhile, the cleric has called on non-governmental agencies and corporate bodies to also join in creating awareness about the disease that has enveloped the world so  as to keep the people at the grassroots informed.