World leaders must pray to end coronavirus, says Prophet Abiara

The immediate past General Evangelist, Christ Apostolic Church, Worldwide, Prophet Samuel Abiara, has called on world leaders to as a matter of urgency declare a day of prayers and sober reflections to seek God’s intervention by convening national prayer sessions in addition to proactive medical measures being taken to end the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Abiara, who said that the killer virus would soon mysteriously fizzle out the same way it came, however, stressed that all legitimate means should be deployed in combating the scourge.



He called on all people to shun fear and panic but be positive and pray as a way of combating the virus, saying the pandemic will pass away soon just like those before it.

The renowned cleric spoke on Friday during a press conference held on the Coronavirus pandemic at the Christ Apostolic Church, Agbala Itura, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The man of God lamented the poor state of health facilities in the country, saying, government must take advantage of the situation to improve facilities and health situation in the country.

This he said can be achieved by prompt equipping of hospitals across the country, especially primary and secondary health centres.

The cleric said, “This is the time for government to provide sophisticated equipment in our hospitals. If this is done, the rich and the political officeholders would not engage in medical tourism as being done today. The trend is partly responsible for capital flight. But, if our hospitals are well equipped, the people would no longer be attracted to travelling overseas for medical care. As such, in situations such as this, the country would not be badly hit.