Coronavirus: Now Is Not The Time To Fear - Goodluck Jonathan

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has said that Nigerians should not fear following the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the country. 

Speaking through his official Twitter handle, Goodluck urged the country to work together and combat the COVID-19 pandemic. 

He tweeted: "Today our world faces a global crisis that threatens our peace, hope, and freedoms. Across the globe is the climate of fear,  havoc, and consequences of a new enemy, Coronavirus Disease-  COVID - 19.

"Dear Compatriot, this is not a time to fear or despair;  it's a moment of responsibility, courage & faith. It's time to demonstrate good citizenship by yielding to relevant policies & guidelines put in place by government and its agencies to combat the challenge of COVID- 19.

"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ー19."

It should be noted that the total cases confirmed in Nigeria have reached 51 after Rivers state recorded its index case on Wednesday evening.