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COVID-19: Governor Ayade Directs Full Sitting Capacities In Reopening Of Churches, Mosques
Governor of Cross River State, Sir Ben Ayade, has lifted the suspension on public worship in the state in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Relaxing the restrictions order, the governor thanked Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Pastors, Christians of various denominations, and the entire Muslim community for their support and cooperation during the period of suspension of public worship.
The governor said that the bar is lifted with the condition that other restrictions regulations would be maintained, Christian Ita, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, said in a statement on Wednesday.
According to him, conscious of the Spiritual Economy, and in response to appeals by religious leaders in the state, the order suspending public worship in the state, is hereby lifted with effect from Sunday May 24th. 2020.
“Consequently, starting from Sunday, May 24, 2020, church services are permitted but should be limited to the sitting capacity of the Church. Same applies to Mosques.
“Use of nose mask is compulsory for all worshipers, Churches and Mosques should provide buckets for hand washing, or sanitizers.
“Churches and Mosques are advised to strickly keep to the above instructions. The enforcement team will still go around to check compliance”.
The governor said that the understanding and cooperation of religious leaders contributed immensely in keeping the State Coronavirus Free thus far.
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