By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has commended the high level of compliance with social-distancing and other precautionary measures all serious and vulnerable nations have embarked on towards curbing the spread of Coronavirus.

He called on people to be vigilant to the medical advice issued by medical professionals, particularly that coming from the World Health Organization (WHO).

In a statement on Sunday, Kanu harped on the importance of enhancing personal hygiene must also be enhanced.

He said: “I direct all members of the Indigenous People of Biafra everywhere in the world, including particularly the geographical space called Nigeria to take matters into their own hand and protect themselves, their loved ones and the general public.

“You are all aware of the ravaging effects of this damnable virus and the deaths and suffering it has brought to many nations.

“You are also aware that the World Health Organization has declared it a Pandemic, which demands that everybody must observe our long-cherished Hebraic/Biafran tradition of high personal hygiene and social-distancing to stem the spread of the virus.

“I worry about Biafrans everywhere, especially those trapped within the geographical space called Nigeria.

“Begin your social-distancing now by withdrawing your children and wards from schools. Do not attend the Church or the Synagogue for now.

“Avoid unnecessary travel, except if the purpose is to distance yourself from high infected areas.”

Kanu observed that Coronavirus pandemic is a once in a 100-year occurrence, saying that a pandemic of such magnitude has been part and parcel of human existence since the beginning of time.

He added: “In holy books it is commonly referred to as a plague. Do not dismiss what is going on around the world as a hoax as some conspiracy theorists would have us believe.

“Above all, trust in yourself and medical professionals, while abiding in the faith that Elohim, The Most High will surely and ultimately hearken to the supplications of his Faithfuls by showing us the most effective solution to this virus.”