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Stop blaming spirits for disasters, PFN chairman tells C’River residents
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Apostle Trinity Ogar, Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria in Cross River State, has urged residents to stop blaming spirits for disasters.
- PFN chairman Apostle Trinity Ogar spoke out against attributing disasters to spiritual causes.
- He is also the Acting Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Cross River State.
- Recent flood, landslide, and fire incidents occurred in the state.
- Ogar suggests considering natural and environmental factors when explaining disasters.
- Existing early warning systems should be taken into account.
He suggests that disasters should be viewed within the context of natural and environmental factors and existing early warning systems.
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- Left: Emphasizes public interest protections, regulatory oversight, and accountability around "Stop blaming spirits for disasters, PFN chairman tells C’River residents".
- Center: By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR CALABAR — The Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, in Cross River State, Apostle Trinity Ogar, has urged residents to stop attributing recent flood, landslide and fire incidents in the state to spiritual causes. Ogar, who is also the Acting Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in […]
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Expected Outcomes
- Residents may begin to consider alternative explanations for disasters
- Peer-reviewed scientific validation and extended experimental assessments.
- Public health guidelines, environmental policy measures, and institutional advisories.
- Subsequent data releases from research agencies and clinical bodies.
Why It Matters
Understanding the causes of disasters can inform prevention and response efforts
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“Researchers stress that continuous data verification and rigorous methodology will remain vital as additional findings are documented.”
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- Sep 8Vanguard News: By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR CALABAR — The Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, in Cross River State, Apostle Trinity Ogar,
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