By Ishaya ibrahim, News Editor
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to increase in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday prayed for the speedy recovery of one of its members Chief Raymond Dokpesi and indeed all Nigerians battling the disease.
Dokpesi, founder of Daar Communications, (owners of AIT and Raypower FM), and seven members of his family have tested positive to the
coronavirus and are now receiving care in an isolation center.
The PDP which noted the commendable role of the media at this critical time, particularly in sensitising Nigerians on health safety, social
distancing and personal hygiene protocols in the overall effort to check
the spread of the pandemic in our country. urged Nigerians, especially the sick as well as their families, not to give up on hope and urged all citizens to continue in prayers and in supporting one another at this perilous time.
It also called on Nigerians to redouble their health vigilance
particularly in observing all health safety directives by the country’s health
authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The PDP also commended Nigerian doctors, nurses as well as other health and essential service providers for their commitment, show of patriotism and labour of love for the nation and humanity in general despite the
daunting challenges
The party said it was optimistic that with the commitment of all Nigerians, the country will soon defeat the pandemic.
