The Redeemed Christian Church of God General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye has appealed to Nigerians to follow the dictates of the government as regards wearing their face masks, washing their hands and observing social distancing as much as possible.

In his words;

“I do not say be careless. Wear your mask. We are particular about hygiene. Keep washing your hands. Do social distancing as much as possible. Obey the government. Wash your hands.”

He said, however, that he would not allow social distancing to stop him from laying hands on the sick.

“The Lord told me loud and clear, RCCG is my Church. I can take care of my own. I will not be afraid. My God will take care of me,” he said.

Adeboye further urged his listeners to be grateful to God for what he had done so that he could do more.

“If you are ungrateful, he can withdraw what he has done. Sooner or later, you will need God again, so be grateful,” he said.

Making copious reference to the Bible, he noted that Samson did not spare time to thank God after many of his battles but that the children of Israel gave God praise when God gave them victory over their enemies at the Red Sea such that when they got to Mara, “God turned the bitter water to sweet”.