The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Midashiru Obasa, on Sunday in Lagos, called on Nigerians to remain united and show love to one another so that the country would come out victorious against the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Obasa gave this advice in his goodwill message to Christians to mark this year’s Easter celebration amid the challenge of a spreading virus that had kept some states, including Lagos on lockdown.
The speaker, who doubles as the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, noted that where unity exists, the people would show obedience to law, order and every other directives aimed at resolving the pandemic.
Obasa commended the Executive arm of the state government, headed by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for his leadership roles and perfect steps it had taken since the COVID-19 hit the state.
“The state government deserves massive encouragement from residents at this trying time when courage is needed to tackle the spread of the virus.
“This was why members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, in the wake of COVID-19, met and passed a bill granting more powers to the governor in the face of the efforts to tackle the virus.
“The bill also stipulates the roles the residents are expected to play if we all agree that COVID-19 must be eradicated in Lagos, the state that is known to be a mini-Nigeria.
“At this critical time in our history, we must not only cry to God or get closer to Him; we must follow up by ensuring strict adherence to directives.
“We have been told about washing of hands with soap and water, using hand sanitisers where possible, maintaining social distance, and giving special attention to our health.
Obasa said government’s efforts could only reflect positively where the residents were determined to show support and love for their neighbours at this time.
He, therefore, called on his constituents and residents of the state to remain safe and cautious while the lockdown lasted.
