Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau on his 57th birthday, called for collective efforts to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Lalong in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham on Tuesday in Jos, requested his friends, well wishers and associates to channel resources toward combating COVID-19, rather than in celebrating his birthday.
He expressed joy with the outpour of messages felicitating with him from within and outside Nigeria.
He gave special thanks to his family, friends, associates, the people of Plateau and Nigerians who have impacted his life in various ways over the years.
“I urge loved ones to join me in praying for God’s intervention to put an end to the pandemic.
“Although my birthday evokes special feelings, I have decided that this year’s celebration be marked low key.
“It will make me more happy to see that we work together to defeat Corona Virus by breaking community transmission and adopting measures that make us all safer” he said.
He appealed to Plateau people to continue to support the fight against the pandemic by adhering to guidelines relating to the lockdown, personal hygiene and physical distancing as well as report any suspected case for prompt action.
He assured the people of Plateau that he remains committed in consolidating peace, infrastructural development and repositioning the economy of the State through diversification,
He aldo thanked them for supporting his administration.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Gov Lalong was born on May 5, 1963 in Shendam local Government Area.
