The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the
reopening of churches in the state with effect from June 7, 2020.
This is based on guidelines recommended by the
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) backed with an undertaking to comply,
and signed by representatives of all the blocs.
A statement signed by the state Commissioner for
Information, Mr. Charles Udoh, however, warned that any violator of the
guideline would be published
The state government said it is confident that CAN,
being a body known for integrity, would do everything within its jurisdiction
to ensure that all churches in the state adhere strictly to these guidelines as
violators will be prosecuted.
The commissioner said a joint monitoring team has
been set up in each senatorial district comprising of representatives of government,
security agencies and CAN.
The government maintained that the ban on burials,
weddings and indeed all forms of social gatherings is still in force until
further notice.
"Citizens and residents of the state are
enjoined to observe all prescribed guidelines on religious and social gatherings
as well as physical distancing while wearing face masks," the statement noted.
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