President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has assured Nigerians that
no citizen of the country would be shortchanged in the distribution
and application of the COVID-19 vaccines when they arrive in the
country.
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The executive arm of the government has already presented a
N400bn proposal before the National Assembly for the purpose of
purchasing the vaccines to be administered free on Nigerians.
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Lawan, in his Christmas message on Thursday, said “the National
Assembly in consultation with the relevant agencies will ensure due
diligence in the procurement and distribution of the COVID-19
vaccine when they become available.”
He said, “This would ensure that all Nigerians have equitable
access to inoculation against the stubborn virus.”
Lawan, and his colleagues in the upper chamber, in their
separate statements, also urged Nigerians, especially Christians to
observe the COVID-19 safety protocols as they celebrate the birth
of Jesus Christ.
The senators in their various messages, however, urged Nigerians
to endure the situation as the pandemic would soon be a thing of
the past.
Lawan, in a statement by his Media adviser, Ola Awoniyi, noted
that this year’s celebration comes at a time when the world was
combatting the resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic.
He said the pandemic had forced many countries to ramp up health
safety protocols at a time when people traditionally gather to
share love in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Lawan, however, expressed confidence that the resilience and
positive attitudes of Nigerians would not only help the country to
prevail against the challenges.
He said adherence to the non-pharmaceutical protocols would
ensure that their strains do not stop a merry and responsible
celebration of Christmas in the country.
He said, “I celebrate with the Christian faithful and enjoin all
of us to remember the essence of the august occasion.
“Given the fact of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic,
we should keep our guard up and comply fully with the
non-pharmaceutical guidelines that have been put in place by the
authorities.”
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Solomon Adeola,
called on all Christians in particular and Nigerians in general to
use the occasion of Christmas to renew their faith in Jesus Christ
and abide by all precautionary measures against the rampaging
COVID-19 global pandemic.
The senator called for caution in such display of positive
emotion in view of the prescribed precautionary measures to prevent
and combat the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
He announced the cancellation of his annual end of year/yuletide
party which usually attracts many constituents and well-wishers for
this year.
The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Tolu
Odebiyi, according to a statement by his media office,
has reached out to the leaders and coordinators across all
political wards in Ogun West with the provision of cash gifts.
The statement explained that the gift was “a morale booster to
cushion the enormous effect of the economic downturn during this
festive period.”
A former Governor of Enugu State and Senator representing Enugu
East Senatorial District, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani, urged Nigerians to
use this period of yuletide to pray for unity, peace and security
of Nigeria.
Nnamani noted that the unabating security situation; killings,
kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery and other violent crimes now
becoming the norm rather than the exception should give every
right-thinking Nigerian a cause to worry.
Nnamani acknowledged the efforts of security operatives towards
curbing the menace but expressed concern that the efforts have not
yielded the desired results
He said, “There must be new approaches to the security challenge
including but not limited to inter agencies collaboration and
cooperation as well as the deployment of appropriate modern
technology.”
Also, a former President of the Senate, David Mark, reminded
Nigerians of the sanctity of being their brothers’ keeper in spite
of the socio-economic and security challenges.
To this end, he canvassed for religious tolerance between and
amongst faithful in a manner that gives every adherent freedom and
liberty to worship.
He also advised religious leaders across board to preach the
message of peace, unity and good neighbourliness in order to make
our country, Nigeria a safe haven.
On the security challenges, he urged citizens especially the
clergy and the traditional rulers to collaborate with security
agencies in order to stamp out the menace.
Mark’s former deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, called on Nigerians to
imbibe the attitude of love, which he described as the core essence
and message of Christmas.
Ekweremadu, according to a statement by his media office, had
also presented gifts and support to 300 widows drawn from his
senatorial district, as part of the activities the celebrate to
occasion.
He said, “On the occasion of Christmas, we must not lose sight
of the crux of the season, which is God’s love for mankind in
sending his only begotten son for our salvation.
“No nation makes progress in the midst of divisiveness,
injustice, and recriminations. We must recommit to loving one
another even as Christ loved us and was born as man.
“I have, therefore, decided to continuously stick by these
widows through this annual event, ensuring that they celebrate like
others at Christmas”.
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has assured Nigerians that
no citizen of the country would be shortchanged in the distribution
and application of the COVID-19 vaccines when they arrive in the
country.
The executive arm of the government has already presented a
N400bn proposal before the National Assembly for the purpose of
purchasing the vaccines to be administered free on Nigerians.
Lawan, in his Christmas message on Thursday, said “the National
Assembly in consultation with the relevant agencies will ensure due
diligence in the procurement and distribution of the COVID-19
vaccine when they become available.”
He said, “This would ensure that all Nigerians have equitable
access to inoculation against the stubborn virus.”
Lawan, and his colleagues in the upper chamber, in their
separate statements, also urged Nigerians, especially Christians to
observe the COVID-19 safety protocols as they celebrate the birth
of Jesus Christ.
The senators in their various messages, however, urged Nigerians
to endure the situation as the pandemic would soon be a thing of
the past.
Lawan, in a statement by his Media adviser, Ola Awoniyi, noted
that this year’s celebration comes at a time when the world was
combatting the resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic.
He said the pandemic had forced many countries to ramp up health
safety protocols at a time when people traditionally gather to
share love in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Lawan, however, expressed confidence that the resilience and
positive attitudes of Nigerians would not only help the country to
prevail against the challenges.
He said adherence to the non-pharmaceutical protocols would
ensure that their strains do not stop a merry and responsible
celebration of Christmas in the country.
He said, “I celebrate with the Christian faithful and enjoin all
of us to remember the essence of the august occasion.
“Given the fact of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic,
we should keep our guard up and comply fully with the
non-pharmaceutical guidelines that have been put in place by the
authorities.”
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Solomon Adeola,
called on all Christians in particular and Nigerians in general to
use the occasion of Christmas to renew their faith in Jesus Christ
and abide by all precautionary measures against the rampaging
COVID-19 global pandemic.
The senator called for caution in such display of positive
emotion in view of the prescribed precautionary measures to prevent
and combat the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
He announced the cancellation of his annual end of year/yuletide
party which usually attracts many constituents and well-wishers for
this year.
The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Tolu
Odebiyi, according to a statement by his media office,
has reached out to the leaders and coordinators across all
political wards in Ogun West with the provision of cash gifts.
The statement explained that the gift was “a morale booster to
cushion the enormous effect of the economic downturn during this
festive period.”
A former Governor of Enugu State and Senator representing Enugu
East Senatorial District, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani, urged Nigerians to
use this period of yuletide to pray for unity, peace and security
of Nigeria.
Nnamani noted that the unabating security situation; killings,
kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery and other violent crimes now
becoming the norm rather than the exception should give every
right-thinking Nigerian a cause to worry.
Nnamani acknowledged the efforts of security operatives towards
curbing the menace but expressed concern that the efforts have not
yielded the desired results
He said, “There must be new approaches to the security challenge
including but not limited to inter agencies collaboration and
cooperation as well as the deployment of appropriate modern
technology.”
Also, a former President of the Senate, David Mark, reminded
Nigerians of the sanctity of being their brothers’ keeper in spite
of the socio-economic and security challenges.
To this end, he canvassed for religious tolerance between and
amongst faithful in a manner that gives every adherent freedom and
liberty to worship.
He also advised religious leaders across board to preach the
message of peace, unity and good neighbourliness in order to make
our country, Nigeria a safe haven.
On the security challenges, he urged citizens especially the
clergy and the traditional rulers to collaborate with security
agencies in order to stamp out the menace.
Mark’s former deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, called on Nigerians to
imbibe the attitude of love, which he described as the core essence
and message of Christmas.
Ekweremadu, according to a statement by his media office, had
also presented gifts and support to 300 widows drawn from his
senatorial district, as part of the activities the celebrate to
occasion.
He said, “On the occasion of Christmas, we must not lose sight
of the crux of the season, which is God’s love for mankind in
sending his only begotten son for our salvation.
“No nation makes progress in the midst of divisiveness,
injustice, and recriminations. We must recommit to loving one
another even as Christ loved us and was born as man.
“I have, therefore, decided to continuously stick by these
widows through this annual event, ensuring that they celebrate like
others at Christmas”.