The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reacted to the viral video of resident of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, saying the coronavirus is a hoax, a play to gallery by world leaders.
This was disclosed by the Spokesman for the NOA, Mr Paul Ogenyi, who said that the statement by the pastor was disgraceful and quite unfortunate.
“It is very unfortunate that in this sensitive time that some of our religious leaders are beginning to behave like they are uninformed. The Vatican has issued a directive that there should be no gatherings. The same has happened in Saudi Arabia.
“Nigeria has witnessed four deaths and many infections. So, I appeal to religious leaders to seek information if they are not sure of the facts.
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“I am actually surprised that Pastor Oyakhilome is making this statement despite repeated clarifications by the Nigerian Communications Commission that 5G has nothing to do with coronavirus.
“Is he saying the lockdown in US and China is also because they want to lay 5G cables? If that is what he said then he is not informed and he needs to be educated. Nigeria needs to come together to fight this pandemic. It is real and we must fight it. If this kind of information continues to be disseminated, we will be the worse for it.”
