The move might not be unconnected to the “flagrant disobedience of the government’s directive on the closure of public and private schools.”
Members of the panel include the Commissioner of Police; Garrison Commander, 6 Division of the Nigerian Army; Air Force Commander; Naval Commander; NSCDC State Commandant and DSS State Director.
Besides, the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. (Dr.) Felix Omobude, yesterday called on Christian leaders across the federation to comply strictly with government’s directives on containing the scourge.
The admonition is in addition to the ongoing nationwide three-day prayer section and fasting declared by the fellowship.
“Pastors are advised, to as much as possible, live-stream their services and use other social media platforms to minister to their congregants.
“Churches can also hold multiple services and maintain the social distance requirements.
“It is important to stress that we are a faith people/community. We should stress our prayer and intercession to the Great Physician to heal our land and take plagues far from us.”
He regretted that the country had recorded one death and 40 cases from the disease.
David West urged increased sensitisation, noting that Italy had become one of the worst hit nations “because its citizens paid deaf ears to early warnings by experts to steer clear of social gatherings and observe some other precautionary measures.”
