Ex-President Jonathan finally speaks on COVID-19, says ‘now is the time for action’

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has broken his silence on the deadly disease which has wreaked havoc globally,  saying more actions are needed even in this time when the world is facing a devastating health challenge occasioned by the coronavirus. 

Jonathan in a communique shared on social media on Thursday maintained that this is not a time to fear or despair; noting that it is a moment of responsibility, courage, and faith.

The ex-president said, “It is time to demonstrate good citizenship by yielding to relevant policies and guidelines put in place by the government and its agencies to combat the challenge of COVID- 19″.

Jonathan in his post also  noted that though, the world faces a global crisis that threatens peace, hope, and freedoms, yet Nigerians must not despair.

He added that while across the globe there is the climate of fear, havoc, and consequences of a new enemy, Coronavirus Disease- COVID – 19, still, Nigerians must remember that as a country, many triumphs have been achieved.

The former president, however urged Nigerians to come together and see the disease as a common enemy, arguing that it is only in so doing that the nation can be victorious.

“As a country, ours is a history of many triumphs in times of global and national challenges. In 2014, through solidarity and unity of purpose, we combated the dreaded Ebola virus.

“More than ever before now is the time for action, solidarity, and patriotism. Let’s all brace up and work together to combat this new scourge COVID- 19,” Jonathan admonished.