EASTER:  Nigeria will soon overcome the siege of COVID-19, says Waive

By Atevure Princess,

The House of Representative Member representing Ughelli North, South and Udu federal constituency, Rt Rev (Hon) Francis Ejiroghene Waive have enjoined Nigerians, particularly not allow the present dreadful Coronavirus pandemic dampen their morale, as the country will soon overcome the siege COVID-19.

Waive, in his Easter message to his constituents urged them to use this year’s low key Easter celebration as an opportunity to increase family bonding, intercession and practical demonstration of love to neighbours.

He added the absence of large gathering for worship and celebrations must not take away the true essence of Easter which is the good news that Jesus Christ is alive.

According to Rev Waive, “joining you in gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice and the joyful renewal it brings to all God’s children this Easter season, I am optimistic that the current siege on the socio-economic condition of Nigerians occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic will soon be over.

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“We should not allow our morale to be dampened but rather we should use this year’s Easter celebration as an opportunity to increase family bonding, intercession and practical demonstration of love to neighbours.

“The absence of large gathering for worship and celebrations must not take away the true essence of Easter which is the good news that Jesus Christ is alive

“The low key celebration of this year’s Easter season occasioned by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is like the mood of the people of Samaria during a siege recorded in 2nd Kings Chapters 6 and 7. Just like the people of Samaria who appeared helpless in those years obtained help from the Almighty God and overcame the siege, Nigeria will also overcome its present challenges by the help of God and move into its season of greater joy in due course.

“Let us rejoice in the unchangeable fact that Jesus Christ whose resurrection is being celebrated has promised in His word that He will never leave nor forsake those who trust in Him.

“I pray that God heals everyone currently infected with the Coronavirus and protect all caregivers and front line workers currently working to stop the spread of the COVID-19.

“I appeal to relevant organs of government for a more sustainable economic and medical intervention.”