Everyday, my research work points to religion as a grand player in sustainable behavioural change. I see our different faiths as "kings" in addressing public health issues.

I have moved around Lagos in recent weeks and quite a number of religious centres worship in dirty places

Our religious leaders should remember the saying "cleanliness is next to godliness". There's no God in a dirty place for starters. You cannot have clogged gutters or heavy piles of dirts at the entrance of your worship centre and expect prayers to work.

In the Bible, the book of Leviticus explains so much about community health and measures needed. These instructions were given to Moses through God. Dear Minister, you can also preach about good health and wellbeing to your congregation. Let's start with handwashing!

Dear Minister of God, in our settings as Nigerians, our people hear and obey your words first before a health professional. So collaborate with health professionals so we can create effective behavioural change.