PRESS RELEASE.

Plateau United General Manager appeals for support to government directive to avoid spread of Coronavirus pandemic.

The General Manager of Plateau United Football Club of Jos , Pius Henwan has appealed to citizens of Plateau State to support governor Simon Lalong directive to stay at home as a measure to halt the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic which is fast ravaging the world .

Henwan who stated this in a statement noted that adhering to the governor’s directive has become necessary in order to stop the spread the of the virus which is gradually affecting the country.

He explained that the pandemic which has no cure for now except precautionary measures has killed thousands in other parts of the world and Nigeria , particularly Plateau State is not an exception .

The General Manager while wishing those affected speedy recovery, appealed to citizens especially the club teeming fans to adhere to the governor’s directive to enable them celebrate with the team as they aim to win their second Nigeria Professional Football League title at the end of the season.

Henwan disclose that Plateau United has worked hard right from pre-season to win the league title describing the recent break as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic as a temporary setback which will not affect the team chances of winning the league title.

In order to cushion the effect of the government directive, the General Manager has distributed foodstuffs to inhabitants of Kangam, a suburb of Jos South Local Government Area where he lives.

The football administrator used the occasion to appealed to other individuals and public spirited organisation to complement government efforts in providing succour especially to the less privilege who will be seriously affected with the lockdown.

It would be recalled that the three tiers of government has directed citizens across the country to stay at home as a measure to avoid the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus pandemic which has killed thousands of people around the world.

Signed:.
Albert Dakup.
Media Officer,
Plateau United Football Club, Jos.

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Covid-19: Plateau United GM, Pius Henwan Appeals for Support to Government Directive to Avoid Spread of Coronavirus Pandemic