Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has relaxed the
coronavirus lockdown imposed on the state and has asked churches to
commence full activities.
The governor stated this in a broadcast to the people of the
state on Saturday evening.
Before the broadcast, church activities had been restricted for
14 days as one of the measures to prevent the spread of the
coronavirus pandemic.
But on Saturday, Obiano asked churches to resume full
activities, stating that the worshippers must wear face masks and
observe the World Health Organisation’s guidelines during
worship.
The governor announced that movements around the state were not
restricted, stressing, however, that all boundaries in the state
remained closed.
“With regards to religious groups, leaders of the church should
ensure that worshippers comply with the standards protocols of
COVID-19 which includes wearing of face masks to church, use of
hand sanitizers, social distancing and regular washing of
hands.
“Church leaders should decide how best to conduct mass and
service in strict adherence to the principles of social distancing
to ensure that worshippers are not endangered. Please note that
there should be no crusades and vigils for the time being.
“All food and drug markets in the state are to open with
immediate effect.
“I will meet with market leaders on Monday, 27th April, for
further discussion. When to re-open the schools as well as when
civil servants will be allowed to go back to offices will be
announced soon,” he said.
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Anambra has
recorded one case of the over 1000 cases of coronavirus in the
country.
Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has relaxed the
coronavirus lockdown imposed on the state and has asked churches to
commence full activities.
The governor stated this in a broadcast to the people of the
state on Saturday evening.
Before the broadcast, church activities had been restricted for
14 days as one of the measures to prevent the spread of the
coronavirus pandemic.
But on Saturday, Obiano asked churches to resume full
activities, stating that the worshippers must wear face masks and
observe the World Health Organisation’s guidelines during
worship.
The governor announced that movements around the state were not
restricted, stressing, however, that all boundaries in the state
remained closed.
“With regards to religious groups, leaders of the church should
ensure that worshippers comply with the standards protocols of
COVID-19 which includes wearing of face masks to church, use of
hand sanitizers, social distancing and regular washing of
hands.
“Church leaders should decide how best to conduct mass and
service in strict adherence to the principles of social distancing
to ensure that worshippers are not endangered. Please note that
there should be no crusades and vigils for the time being.
“All food and drug markets in the state are to open with
immediate effect.
“I will meet with market leaders on Monday, 27th April, for
further discussion. When to re-open the schools as well as when
civil servants will be allowed to go back to offices will be
announced soon,” he said.
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Anambra has
recorded one case of the over 1000 cases of coronavirus in the
country.