COVID-19: Jegede, A Legal Luminary Seeks Succour For Poor Masses

By Niyi Olutunde, Akure

In a bid to cushion the effect of the stay-at-home order occasioned by the dreaded Coronavirus pandemic in the country, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Eyitayo Jegede, on Sunday said there is need for individuals blessed by God and with something extra to spare to come together and salvage the situation irrespective of political affiliations.

Large number of citizens are already groaning under the excruciating pain of forced “holiday” following the Federal Government’s stay-at-home order on COVID-19 pandemic

Jegede, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the November 26, 2016 governorship election in Ondo State, in a statement made available to CityMirrorNews in Akure said the stay-at-home directive by government both at the federal and state levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further increased the hardship on the people.

According to him, the hardship increased on the people that do not have the financial capacity to cope with long periods away from their daily means of survival.

He, therefore, appealed to the well-to-do in the society to help the needy at this critical time saying that this measure will be a way of showing good faith and affection to the people who have been asked to stay at home on safety grounds.

Jegede said, “At a time like this now that Ondo State has recorded an index case of the dreaded COVID-19, I again consider it imperative to reiterate that we all adhere strictly to the directive of the state government to stay at home.

“Again we must adhere to all precautionary measures outlined by healthcare professionals to enable us stay free from the disease while safely isolating ourselves at home away from crowded places. Apart from those rendering essential services, kindly stay at home and remain safe.

“Meanwhile, the devastating effect of COVID-19 on the global economy is no longer news. Also the stay-at-home directive by government both at the federal and state levels. Those that will feel the effect of this sit at home order most are the aged, physically challenged, widows and widowers who are sole breadwinners of their families, artisans who are dependent on daily earnings.

“In view of this, let us come together and show love to the people around us at this critical period. I equally call on the state government to immediately commence the distribution of relief materials to cushion the effects of the ongoing restriction order”.