The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the reopening of churches in the state on Sunday, June 07, 2020, Igbere TV reports.
This is coming barely a week after the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, met with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to decide if the state government would allow churches in the state to open their doors for worshippers, as the state continues to fight the spread of coronavirus.
According to a statement by Charles Udoh, the state commissioner for Information made available to IGBERE TV on Sunday, the approval is based on guidelines recommended by CAN backed by an undertaking to comply and signed by representatives of all the blocs.
Read the recommendations for the reopening of churches in the state during coronavirus here.
“The State Government is confident that CAN; being a body full of integrity, will do everything within its jurisdiction to ensure that all churches adhere strictly to these guidelines as violators will be prosecuted.
“A Joint Monitoring Team has been set up in each Senatorial District; comprising of representatives of Government, Security Agencies and CAN.
“However, the BAN on BURIALS, WEDDINGS and indeed all forms of SOCIAL GATHERINGS is STILL IN-FORCE until further notice.
“Citizens and Residents are enjoined to observe all prescribed guidelines on religious and social gatherings as well as PHYSICAL DISTANCING while WEARING FACE MASKS,” the statement said.
