Uzodinma Calls for Prayers as Nations Battle COVID-19 Pandemic,…Says Imo on Top of the Situation
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Uzodinma
Calls for Prayers as Nations Battle COVID-19 Pandemic,…Says Imo on Top of the
Situation
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has called
for prayers and support in the fight against the spread of Coronavirus,
assuring that the state has put in place adequate measures to prevent and
control the disease.
Governor Uzodinma, who spoke on Sunday during a reception
Church Service of the Auxiliary Bishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, Most
Rev. Dr. Moses Chikwe at St. Joseph Parish, Uzoagba, reiterated the need for
everyone to be careful and equally pray to God.
“There is need for all of us to be careful and
cautious. The coronavirus is a reality, it is something already ravaging the
world. It is something we must follow very vigilantly to ensure that the
trouble it is causing in other parts of the world is not extended to Imo State,”
the Governor said.
Advising Imo people to upgrade their personal
hygiene, Governor Uzodimma warned against unnecessary panic, noting that some
people are already falling ill because of fear and anxiety.
He dispelled the rumour making the rounds on social
media that some persons have tested positive in Imo. The Governor said: “I want
to assure you that as deadly or as bad as the disease/virus is, God has been
merciful to us. We have not recorded any case in Imo State as of today.”
The Governor said the state has been very proactive
and has put adequate measures in place to manage the crisis situation. “From
Tuesday, we will be distributing sanitizers to the local governments and
Churches,” the Governor said.
The Governor reiterated the measures already in
place in case of any eventuality. “We
have put in place, a world class isolation centre in Owerri, a standard and
well equipped laboratory for testing persons suspected with symptoms of the
virus. We have equally established a holding area at the Airport in Owerri with
a Rapid Response Centre (RRC).”
Governor Uzodimma also assured that government under
his watch was completely on top of the situation. “We are not God but anything
that is supposed to be done in the world by any human being, we have it in
place in Imo State,” he said.
The Governor called for support for Bishop Chikwe to
succeed and lead the people to God. He urged Church leaders to support the
Bishop, promising that his government will be at the forefront of support to
the Bishop.
He added: “Government under my watch will not be a
thing of joke. It is destined by God, Imo people have suffered deprivation and
disappointments in the past. I tell you in the next 12 months, you will know
that God has answered your prayers. Every good leader is chosen by God, don’t
judge me with experiences of the past with politicians, judge me by what I represent
and what I will do,” the Governor said.
In his speech, Bishop Chikwe thanked the Governor,
his Deputy, Prof. Placid Njoku and other government functionaries who graced
the occasion in his honour.
Also speaking, the Catholic Bishop of Owerri
Archdiocese, Anthony J.V. Obinna assured the governor of the Church’s support
to succeed in his plan for Imo. He however harped on the need for proper and
prompt refuse disposal and general cleanliness as panacea to the Corona virus
pandemic.
Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief
Press Secretary/Media Adviser (Gov.)
March
22, 2020
PHOTO
CAPTIONS:
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Governor Uzodimma (centre), Archbishop A.J.V. Obinna (6th
from left), His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Moses Chikwe (8th from left)
in a group photograph after the Episcopal Reception Mass at St. Joseph’s
Catholic Parish, Uzoagba, Ikeduru L.G.A. Imo State.
6318 Governor Uzodimma addressing the congregation at the Episcopal
Reception Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Uzoagba, Ikeduru L.G.A. Imo
State.
6308 Governor Uzodimma and other Government
functionaries during the Holy Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Uzoagba.
6302 Governor Uzodimma and some Government
Appointees in a lighter mood during the homily at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish,
Uzoagba.
6246 Governor Uzodimma exchanging
pleasantries with some traditional rulers from Ikeduru at a boundary reception.
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