By Clement
Abuja (Precise Post) – Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebere Jonathan has urged Nigerians not to despair over the COVID-19 pandemic, reminding that our is a history of many triumphs in times of global and national challenges.
Jonathan who recalled how in 2014, through solidarity and unity of purpose, Nigerians combated the dreaded Ebola virus, said the challenge facing us today has provided time to once again demonstrate good citizenship by yielding to relevant policies and guidelines put in place by government and its agencies to combat the challenge of COVID- 19.
The former president disclosed this on his Facebook page Thursday, while addressing Nigerians on the dreaded coronavirus ravaging the world.
The full text of Jonathan’s address reads:
“Today our world faces a global crisis that threatens our peace, hope, and freedoms.
“Across the globe is the climate of fear, havoc, and consequences of a new enemy, Coronavirus Disease- COVID – 19.
“Dear Compatriot, this is not a time to fear or despair; it is a moment of responsibility, courage and faith.
“It is time to demonstrate good citizenship by yielding to relevant policies and guidelines put in place by government and its agencies to combat the challenge of COVID- 19.
“As a country, ours is a history of many triumphs in times of global and national challenges.
“In 2014, through solidarity and unity of purpose, we combated the dreaded Ebola virus.
“More than ever before, now is the time for action, solidarity and patriotism.
” Let’s all brace up and work together to combat this new scourge COVID- 19.
GEJ.
