The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Lagos state chapter has stated the level of coronavirus infection in the nation does not yet warrant ban on religious gathering and activities.

It however said religious organisation, especially churches and mosques, must take proactive measures to safeguard members from infection.



It also urged governments to stop at nothing to secure the borders and contain the pandemic in the nation.

Chairman Lagos CAN, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, told reporters on Wednesday that Nigeria must do everything to win the war against the virus.

He said: “The Federal Government must further secure our borders. Many nations are doing this very seriously now. We must also act now as a nation.

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L-R: State Secretary, Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Dr. Israel Akinadewo; Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Apostle Alexander Bamgbola; Director, National Issue and Treasurer, (CAN), Rt. Rev. Stephen Adegbite and (CAN) Coordinator of Surulere LG, Rev. Simeon Irabor during the press briefing of state of the nation in Lagos yesterday. PHOTO: OLUSEGUN RAPHEAL
“Our nation cannot afford to welcome or accommodate coronavirus in our land. God forbid it in Jesus name. “

On suggestions that religious gatherings should be banned like in some European nations, Bamgbola said: “We have not got to that point and we believe we won’t get there.



“We are watching the situation very closely to know what we must do. God has kept it away from us because we cannot contain the pandemic here.

“We believe we will never get to the point of having to ban all services and churches will be grounded.”

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He called on churches to observe precautions and safety measures so that worshippers are not exposed to the virus.

On the gas explosion at Abule Ado on Sunday, Bamgbola sympathised with victims and affected.

He asked churches and good-spirited Christians to support the N2b Disaster Relief Fund initiated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

“We strongly appeal to all the ministries and churches in Lagos state to contribute generously to this fund. No contribution will be too small.

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“We encourage you to please send your cash contributions directly to the acoounts of the fund as indicated by our dear Governor.

“We have absolute confidence in our dearly beloved Governor that the funds will be judiciously utilised under his able watch.”

While calling for probe of the incident, Lagos CAN said this will inspire more confidence among residents and visitors to Lagos


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Hhmm no be small thing oo

It shows this religious leaders doesn’t care about their followers at all


If Vatican and Saudi Arabia can do so

How much more the copied nation

CAN should encourage online church service at this time.

CAN, Muric and any group that will criticize this move by the house are mad.

We even need to banish religion completely from Nigeria.

Even pope did not preach to public

Even though I am a Christian and I am not afraid of the coronavirus

It is the right step to ban all religious gathering

CAN is just being Selfish

I won't say a word

How will they ban when collections and tithes are much relevant.

sarrki:
It shows this religious leaders doesn’t care about their followers at all


If Vatican and Saudi Arabia can do so

How much more the copied nation

Just because most of you hate God doesn't mean everybody has to be like you..

alsudan:
CAN, Muric and any group that will criticize this move by the house are mad.

We even need to banish religion completely from Nigeria.

It's not you that is talking. It's the demon in you. May God deliver you.

What other evidence do you need to demonstrate that most religious leaders put their members on religious Opium.

Bunch of drug dealers.

Some denomination like Latter Day Saint don ban all church activists o

Safety first


it's when you are alife that you'll serve God.

CAN is considering Revenue lost than warfare of members. Awon yahoo yahoo pastors ...

Hofbrauhaus:


Just because most of you hate God doesn't mean everybody has to be like you..

Are you ok ?

So you mean people should die coz of selfishness and greediness of few ?

Convid is a global pandemic

.

Hofbrauhaus:


It's not you that is talking. It's the demon in you. May God deliver you.

You need to deliver yourself first from your pastor or Imams anus.

The fear of tithe and offering...










Christians are truly sheep!

You can see these religious leaders only care for themselves. Churches and mosques are shutting down all over the world, but the only thing they are thinking of is tithes and offering.

They should do well to remember they can only feed fat on the living and not the dead.

sarrki:


Are you ok ?

So you mean people should die coz of selfishness and greediness of few ?

Convid is a global pandemic

What church do u attend? Do u really care about people?

Can you see how selfish these people are?
So they're waiting for the infection to spread all over the country before they do the right thing?

Hofbrauhaus:


Just because most of you hate God doesn't mean everybody has to be like you..

You ended up not making any point.
Why won't people like you think for once?
What does his belief in God have to do with his message?

kingxsamz:


You ended up not making any point.
Why won't people like you think for once?
What does his belief in God have to do with his message?

The demons I was talking to understood me very well. The reason why these lots are talking this way has nothing to do with their love for their fellow man, it has everything to do with their hate for God.

Hofbrauhaus:


Just because most of you hate God doesn't mean everybody has to be like you..

The church is not God, just worship in your house...Dont be unreasonable here.

Hofbrauhaus:


The demons I was talking to understood me very well. The reason why these lots are talking this way has nothing to do with their love for their fellow man, it has everything to do with their hate for God.

And so for your hate against his hate, the people should suffer? If i were to go by labels, you should be the reasonable one here...but he has shown to be smarter....even if he hates God ....you are jux being a silly child.

Baba good day.... How the matter over there? Corona Virus will not locate us and our family.

sarrki:


Are you ok ?

So you mean people should die coz of selfishness and greediness of few ?

Convid is a global pandemic

madridguy:
Baba good day.... How the matter over there? Corona Virus will not locate us and our family.

Baba we dey

The stuff is getting serious

Shame on these people.
Shame

Chai make God Almighty come to our aid because the virus no come to play.
My greetings to your people.

sarrki:


Baba we dey

The stuff is getting serious

It must not become 1000 cases before measures are taken to fight it... It's good to be proactive.
Christians can stick to home cell fellowships. It's still service to God

Catholic archdiocese of Lagos earlier cancelled Wednesday stations of the Cross...I was surprised to see a post yesterday that Wednesday stations of the Cross will continue, when we've not found a solution to the pandemic

sarrki:
It shows this religious leaders doesn’t care about their followers at all


If Vatican and Saudi Arabia can do so

How much more the copied nation

Who told you that CAN don't care?

They are just being real care.

In as much as we should take proper precautionary measures, we shouldn't allow this CoronaVirus to cause us unnecessary panicking.