Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, the Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Anglican Communion, has shared his opinion on the compulsory COVID-19 vaccination for all civil servants by the Federal Government.
He did this on Sunday, December 5, while speaking with newsmen shortly after the commissioning of an ultra-modern diagnostic centre, built by the diocese at the Good Shepherd Specialist Hospital, Enugu.
Speaking to the newsmen, the Anglican Archbishop condemned the move by the government to make vaccination compulsory, stating that it is an infringement on the fundamental human rights of Nigerians.
According to him, though he was not against the COVID-19 vaccination, the exercise should not be made compulsory.
He said;
“You cannot force anybody to take vaccination when you don’t ascertain the health condition of that person.
I’m not saying it’s bad to take vaccination but it should not be a compulsory.
“There has been vaccination before which had not been forced. Why is this one particular thing that you want to force on people?
“Government should not make it a situation whereby if you’re not vaccinated, you cannot enter the office or receive your salary. People are hungry, they should make other important things compulsory.”
Bishop Chukwuma went on to advise the people to continue to observe COVID-19 protocol and maintain personal hygiene, especially with the existence of Omicron variant.
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