‘That’s what Christ would have done’ — reactions to Catholic Church’s donation of its hospitals

The donation of hospitals by the Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has become a topical issue on social media.

At the daily briefing of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Monday, Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation, had asked state governments to take advantage of the facilities which was offered as isolation centres for COVID-19 patients.

Many Nigerians have been praising the church, which they said has led by example.

Below are reactions from Twitter and Facebook.

Not complaining about closed churches. Not amplifying baseless conspiracy theories described by some scientists as moronic. Not criticising the federal/state govts daily. But actually helping to solve problems. God bless the Catholic Church. https://t.co/eL2XGLvFf4

— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) May 11, 2020

This is why I will always be a fan of the Catholic Church, they gave us the most affordable schools across Nigeria at a time, for almost zero cost… This is what Christ would have done during a Pandemic – I have to Stan…. https://t.co/mK8VKlacKo

— Mercy (@AbangMercy) May 11, 2020

While some Pastors are crying because of the Church Ban, the Catholic Church is donating their hospitals for Isolation Centres. The Catholic Church is Leading by Example 👏 https://t.co/RY4IbeDTBX

Advertisement

— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) May 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/EagleEye____/status/1259952873145860097?s=20

This is impressive !
Together, we can fight #COVID19 https://t.co/tja3ixRcB2

Advertisement

— Runcie C.W. Chidebe (@runciecwc) May 11, 2020

This makes me proud to be a member of the Catholic Church, regardless of what u might think… we step up when it matters 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 https://t.co/9JkaS5tnvJ

— 💎Swagger👑Daddy💎 🦅 (@ernieomene) May 11, 2020

Advertisement

Now, that's how to be a leader of men. So proud that the biggest Christian group in the world stepped up to the plate. Way to show how Christ would have acted if He was amongst us today. https://t.co/q1VpshJQWi

Advertisement

— Gbenga 'Gøld' Ølørunpomi (@GbengaGOLD) May 11, 2020

I am now a Catholic for a 2nd day.🥰🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👏👏 https://t.co/BXzODttxi9

— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí 🇳🇬 (@ogundamisi) May 11, 2020

God bless the Catholic Church, always. https://t.co/fpkgRF5etX

— King (@MsTyma_) May 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/wildeyeq/status/1259927104403185664?s=20

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!

I'm pleased. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ https://t.co/tUKv62Qqyc

— Ndi Kato (@YarKafanchan) May 11, 2020

This is highly commendable. 🙏🏾 https://t.co/5a2sWU0LNr

— farida. (@yoyo_farida) May 11, 2020

God bless them. https://t.co/Vze7U7hqEC

— Sola (@Advsola) May 11, 2020

Wow! The Catholic Church has always been known for its humanitarian benevolence, may God continue to strengthen the church of Christ 🙏

— FamoriyoMohammed (@FamoriyoPM) May 11, 2020

Catholic churches 425 hospital in Nigeria? Woah, that's huge. God bless them

Other churches need to learn from this, enough of building so many edifices that at the end wont matter in a time like this

— Dr Uzoma Ajegbo (BBM) (@Drmuzoic) May 11, 2020

Forget, Catholic Church is on a level that no church will reach in this lifetime. https://t.co/U5VUuliTPM

— Orji Agwu Uka (@OrjiUka) May 11, 2020

This is such a laudable action. They deserve all the accolades Nigerians can give 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏅🎖🥇🥇🥇
Wow 😳 https://t.co/zMOdWOXcEO

— ZahrahMusa, Ph.D (@Zahrahmusa) May 11, 2020

Today, Catholic Church donates ALL their 425 hospitals throughout Nigeria as isolation centres to help Covid19 patients.

Sam Adeyemi gave his members 10,000 naira each to help them.

Your “papa” is crying for his shop be opened so he can bill you.

God knows those who serve him.

— #OurFavOnlineDoc 🩺 🇬🇧 (@OurFavOnlineDoc) May 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/cliqik/status/1259941344874823680?s=20

That's the church, not those business out fits pretending to be church.

— Stoney Waje (@waje_stoney) May 11, 2020

Some Pentecostal churches right now seeing Catholic Church donate all its 425 hospitals to fight covid-19 in Nigeria .

God bless Catholic Church

I salute una hardwork 🙌 pic.twitter.com/gWzDVqnsOh

— Your Sweet Neighbor (@Benzonce) May 11, 2020

They donated their 425 hospitals. All our other Christain denominations, especially the Pentecostal ones; where are our own hospitals? Hmmmm

— Lois (@NY4LF) May 11, 2020

The Catholic Church has 425 hospitals in Nigeria. It is the largest healthcare provider in Nigeria after the Nigerian Govt.
It has donated all 425 hospitals as COVID19 isolation centres. But one Chibuzor from Ikorodu thinks the church is all fraud because he pays N50 offering

— Dr Penking™🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@drpenking) May 11, 2020

I hope other Churches saw what Catholic Church did? Next time , ask me what Catholic church has done to the society and I send you lightening pic.twitter.com/jdoiPfIETi

— RITA EKE OF 🛡ᴹᴹ (@RitaEke5) May 11, 2020

While some pastors want Churches to reopen amidst the Pandemic and are mostly doing nothing to help fight the virus.

Where's the Catholic Church when you need them?

They've donated all it's 425 hospitals to the FG as isolation centers, now that's my Church!! 👏👏

— Yimzy (@oyimzy) May 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/trending_medic/status/1259930897903747072?s=20

The Catholic Church has 425 hospitals in Nigeria.

Donated all the the Federal Government to help the fight against COVID-19

There's a reason it is the biggest religious institution in the world.

If people can't feel your Christianity, it is useless

— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) May 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/cliqik/status/1259941344874823680?s=20

God bless the Catholic Church.
God bless the leadership of the church in Nigeria. God bless the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria. God bless every member of catholic church. God bless Nigeria. https://t.co/9IkThZRxYJ

— COteh (@UgwunnayaOteh) May 11, 2020

God bless the Catholic Church.
God bless the leadership of the church in Nigeria. God bless the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria. God bless every member of catholic church. God bless Nigeria. https://t.co/9IkThZRxYJ

— COteh (@UgwunnayaOteh) May 11, 2020

https://twitter.com/iam_kelvin_lii/status/1259963537348268032?s=20

GREAT!! I love this. People always ask why I love the catholic church….. Well, here you go 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👀 https://t.co/sQtQhUljHS

— IKEDIEZE (@iamNoble) May 11, 2020

Kudos to the Catholic Church …
Instead of throwing tantrums on why public Mass has not started, they decided to make a difference👏👏👏👏👏
Proudly Catholic. https://t.co/QlTzkqBrHC

— Jessy Jackson (@JessicaEgbedi) May 11, 2020

If Jesus Christ suddenly showed up on earth, he would be found inside a Catholic Church. https://t.co/JvNjuBRH5B

— Olisa Nwosu (@OlisaNwosu) May 11, 2020

who else is proud of catholic church😍 https://t.co/mGmZGFkkr8

— ISY🇬🇧🇨🇳🇳🇬 (@shortcakeritz) May 11, 2020

After food items this is by far one of the most effective contribution done in this pandemic. Kudos to the Catholic church.

— @YBGauje (@YBGauje) May 11, 2020

Class class class class class class…
Catholic will always remain number 1.
Good gesture.

— Lets talk about #BiafraGenocide. (@nnamdi_leonard) May 11, 2020

I am a proud Catholic. I knew Catholic church would come up with something reasonable to help during this time. Roman Catholic have been raising the bar 2 help the needy since forever. So proud of the helpful hand to assist the Federal Government in curbing the spread of COVID-19

— Toba (@tobaatol) May 11, 2020