COVID-19: PDP urges prayers for Umahi, Ortom’s wife

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for prayers for the speedy recovery of Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, the wife of the Benue State governor, Eunice Ortom and other Nigerians, who have tested positive to COVID-19.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement at the weekend in Abuja, described the increase in the spread of the pandemic across the country as disturbing.

Ologbondiyan, however, restated the party’s call on Nigerians not to succumb to fear, but redouble their vigilance and adherence to preventive measures of personal hygiene, social and physical distancing as well as early reporting of symptoms.

He urged Nigerians not to let down their guard, but remain conscious of the reality of the virus, especially with the easing of social restrictions in the country.

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“The party urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts in awareness campaign as well as providing economic stimulus to minimise social exposure and vulnerability of Nigerians in various sectors of endeavours,’’ he stated.

Ologbondiyan restated PDP’s call for the commitment of all citizens in reciprocating the sacrifices of the health workers and others in the front lines to defeat the pandemic in the country.