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| Most Revd. Christian Efobi |
Most Revd. Christian Efobi, the Archbishop of Aguata Diocese
(Anglican Communion), has singled out continuous sensitization campaign as the
panacea to ameliorating the scourge of sickle cell disorder in Nigeria. He said
this during his interaction with a sickle cell awareness team comprising of
press men and the coordinator of the Association of People Living with Sickle
Cell Disorder, Aisha Edward, at his office in Ekwulobia. In his interaction
with this team, the archbishop identified the reason for the continued birthing
of sickle cell babies as the refusal of intending couples to be tested prior to
their marital union and/or insistence on getting married even after being
tested and found incompatible.
On his view concerning those individuals and corporations
that hide under the guise of pursuing the cause of sickle cell disorder to
amass wealth for themselves without making any impact in the lives of sickle
cell disorder, Most Rev. Efobi described such acts as not only illegal but also
a sin against both God and man and advised such people to repent from their
ways. He further advised philanthropists not to desist from doing good but
ensure the genuineness of the foundations before making donations. On that
note, the Archbishop said, ‘I think this foundation is worth partnering with as
its activities gives those living with sickle cell disorder a reason to live
and by their interaction with one another, they ease off psychological tension.
Bishop Efobi said the Anglican communion has been pursuing
the cause of sickle cell disorder through marriage counseling which includes
blood tests part of which is genotype test which determines whether they
encourage the couple to go ahead with the union or not, and through regular
church announcement, preaching and seminars. As a final word, the archbishop
enjoined the government to make funds available for more sensitization; the
church leaders to continue in their sensitization programs and those living
with sickle cell disorder to be assured of God’s continuous love.
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