“Coronavirus Drawing People Closer To God” -Revd Dr Ayokunle

As the world agonise and feel the pains of the ravaging Coronavirus, a Christian Cleric has described the pandemic as a blessing in disguise.

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), and National President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Revd Dr Olasupo Ayokunle, pointed out that the outbreak of COVID-19 is drawing people closer to God.

Featuring on the BCOS Television News Programme, Saturday Special on April 11, 2020, Revd Dr Ayokunle assured that COVID-19 will soon be curtailed.

The President of CAN stated that the Church is participating in the fight against Coronavirus through fervent prayers, fasting and provision of palliative to victims.

Speaking on various donations given to the Federal Government to cushion the hardship brought about by the pandemic, the CAN President urged Governments at all levels to be transparent and judicious in the distribution of the palliative to Nigerians.