Sanwo-Olu Gives Conditions For Reopening Worship Centers In Lagos
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday said that he may reopen worship centers If he can see a huge level of compliance from the people.
He made this known when he held a virtual meeting with religious leaders over plans aimed at reopening the various sectors amid a battle against COVID-19 in the state.
Sanwo-Olu, however, reeled out fresh guidelines and conditions to be met before the state government would reopen Mosques, Churches and other religious centres for normal activities.
He said: “We are reviewing and considering how the phased unlocking will happen. If we see a huge level of compliance, then it can happen in the next two to three weeks. If not, it could take a month or two months. It is until we are sure all of these players are ready to conform to our guidelines.”
He urged businesses, religious houses and residents to maintain the status quo while the State works out modalities for full re-opening
In his remarks, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Lagos State, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola, commended the Governor for being proactive, dogged and pragmatic in his approach, promising that the Christian leaders in the State will continue to support the efforts of the State Government in sensitising and enlightening their followers on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Notable religious leaders, who participated during the virtual meeting, are Pastor W.F. Kumuyi (Deeper Life), Pastor Joseph Obayemi (RCCG), Dr. D.K. Olukoya (MFM), Rev. Mrs. Mercy Ezekiel (CPM), Mrs. Elizabeth Onajobi of WOWICAN, His Eminence Samuel Kanu Uche and other leaders in the five Christian Bloc and CAN Executives.
Addressing the religious leaders during the electronic meeting, Sanwo-Olu said: “We are reviewing and considering how the phased unlocking will happen. If we see a huge level of compliance, then it can happen in the next two to three weeks. If not, it could take a month or two months. It is until we are sure all of these players are ready to conform to our guidelines.”
