Worship centres in Lagos have re-opened partially
across the state today, after being locked down for several months
in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
This follows the directive announced by governor Babajide
Sanwo-Olu on august the 1st with the provision that worship centers
can only fill up 50 per cent of their capacity.
The state government last Thursday released several safety
protocols and guidelines numbering 46 that must be adhered to
during services at places of worship in the first phase.
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maintaining their social distance as they partake in worship on
Sunday.
Commissioner for home affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, further
revealed that the state is not interested in sanctioning any
religious house but will encourage them to comply with guidelines
for reopening of worship centers.
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In a similar vein, the Federal Ministry of Health has urged
places of worship to ensure that their members worship in
well-ventilated spaces.
According to a Twitter post by the Health Ministry, all
worshipers are enjoined to continue their worship safely by
maintaining a distance of 2 metres from others.
Places of worship should ensure that their
members worship in well ventilated spaces.All worshipers should continue to worship safely by maintaining
a distance of 2 metres from others.#TakeResponsibility
pic.twitter.com/t8AClpUY7s— Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA (@Fmohnigeria) August 9,
2020
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Buhari
Insecurity: Buhari wants Support from Traditional
Leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed appreciation and called
for more support of the traditional institutions in the fight
against insecurity in the country.
This was contained in a statement issued by Dr Umar Jibrilu
Gwandu, Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, Sunday 9th
August, 2020 .
The statement said that the President acknowledged contributions of
the traditional and religious leaders while speaking at the palace
of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar during the
weekend.
He commended the steadfast and cooperation of the traditional
institutions for the federal government’s efforts in maintenance of
peace and order in the country.
Represented by the Attorney-General of the Federation and
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) who led the
Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi and the
Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Adamu to the wedding fatiha
of the children of the families of Ambassador Shehu Malami and Late
Alhaji Musa Abubakar.
He said the Federal Government has been relentless in its fight
against armed banditry and other forms of criminalities in the
country.
“Mr President has directed us to express gratitude to you for
all the support you have overtime been extending to his government
specifically on security matters and other associated social ills
that have been bedevilling this country of ours” Malami said.
While conveying the felicitations of the President to the Sultan
on the wedding, Malami further stated that President Buhari also
appreciated the monarch’s contribution towards the attainment of
the peace in the country.
In his remarks, the Sultan expressed his “total support” in
seeing to the success of President Muhammadu Buhari’s
administration adding that “we will continue to do our best to see
that peace, stability and development reign in Nigeria.”
- Modupe Ogundoro
Deputy Director ( Information )
9th August, 2020