Oyo Teachers Go On Fasting and Prayer Over Makinde, COVID-19 Pandemic

The Oyo State Teachers Congress has directed teachers to embark on a one-day fasting and prayer today, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, for the governor, Engr Seyi Makinde.

The directive which was given by the administration and signed by the coordinator, Reverend Bunmi Thomas was circulated among teachers in the state, according to Nigerian Tribune report.

It reads: “Every teacher serving or retired is hereby called upon to join this prayer session, calling for God’s mercy and healing upon Engr. Seyi Makinde and that God should protect every one of us, heal our land, Oyo State, heal the world and bring coronavirus pandemic to an end.

“On the occasion of this one-day prayer and fasting, whether Muslim, Christian or Traditional worshipper we are enjoined to call on God in the way he would listen.”

For this reason, the Teachers Congress’ I and 2 lines had been switched off since 12 midnight today till 6:30pm when the prayer and fasting session would have ended.

Every teachers in the state have been enjoined to give the clarion call the widest publicity it deserves, as well as reach the congress through oyostateteacherscongress@gmail.com and 08033747073.