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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Oyo State Chapter has advised worshippers in the state to adhere strictly to COVID-19 safety protocol directives by the government on the crossover night service.
The state Chairman, CAN, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, gave the advise in a statement on Wednesday in Ibadan.
Akinyemiju commended the state Gov. Seyi Makinde for giving approval that the Thursday crossover night worship to usher in 2021 be observed in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the State Task Force on COVID-19 had on Tuesday, declared that the state government ruled out crossover services over curfew imposed by the Federal Government.
CAN urges adherence to COVID-19 protocol, as Makinde approves crossover service
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Oyo State Chapter has advised worshippers in the state to adhere strictly to COVID-19 safety protocol directives by the government on the crossover night service.
The state Chairman, CAN, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, gave the advise in a statement on Wednesday in Ibadan.
Akinyemiju commended the state Gov. Seyi Makinde for giving approval that the Thursday crossover night worship to usher in 2021 be observed in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the State Task Force on COVID-19 had on Tuesday, declared that the state government ruled out crossover services over curfew imposed by the Federal Government.
The state Chairman, CAN,
Akinyemiju commended the state
Gov. Seyi Makinde for giving approval that the Thursday crossover night worship to usher in 2021 be observed in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the State Task Force on COVID-19 had on Tuesday, declared that the state government ruled out crossover services over curfew imposed by the Federal Government.
Makinde, however, endorsed the brief by
Prof Temitope Alonge, the Chairman of the COVID-19 Taskforce Technical Team, on Wednesday, which reviewed the earlier pronouncement by the team and lifted the curfew.
Akinyemiju, who expressed delight at the decision of the governor, warned that worship centres must adhere strictly to the advisories and guidelines put in place to prevent the spread of the virus in the state.
“We should all understand that facemask is far better than ventilator and prevention is better than cure.
“It is our individual responsibility to stay safe and alive even as we pray and celebrate, we have set a group of Church leaders to monitor compliance of Churches to the set guidelines.
“They also advise members where necessary and let them know that government can close any Church that fails to comply,” he said.
Akinyemiju urged the government to strive hard to tackle security challenges bedeviling the country.
“It has been a very challenging year; Christian faithful at this time should constantly appreciate God and be thankful to Him for His mercy, protection and preservation of our lives.