Gov Ayade Lifts Ban On Religious Gatherings In C/River

'Dotun Akintomide
Writer
Ayade Seeks Wider Consultation On Privatization Referendum

Ad

(PHOTOS) Yahaya Bello Sparks Outrage with Coat of Arms in Personal Letter to Army Chief

By Abiola Olawale The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has ignited a fresh wave of controversy and intense public scrutiny after a congratulatory letter he sent to the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, was published using the coat of arms logo of Nigeria. ​The letter, which…

Yahaya Bello Eulogises Buhari, Eyes Presidential Seat

Falana Blasts Lagos Govt Over Midnight Demolition in Oworonshoki Despite Court Injunction

By Abiola Olawale Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has condemned the Lagos State Government for allegedly carrying out a midnight demolition of over 100 homes in the Oworonshoki area, despite a court injunction that was served to restrain the action. ​Falana accused state officials of "gross contempt and flagrant…

Eze’s Goal Sinks Crystal Palace, Extends Arsenal’s Premier League Lead

By Abiola Olawale Arsenal cemented their position as Premier League leaders on Sunday, grinding out a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium. The decisive moment came courtesy of a former Crystal Palace player, as summer signing Eberechi Eze haunted his old club, scoring his crucial first league goal for the Gunners to…

Ad

By Akanimo Kufre (The New Diplomat’s A/Ibom|C/River Correspondent)

Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade has announced the suspension of ban on public worship in the state due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Ayade said the order suspending the gathering of worshippers in churches and mosques will be lifted with effect from Sunday May 24th, 2020.

The new directive was issued on Wednesday through Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Mr Christian Ita.

The governor however listed 4 guidelines for the resumption of public worship in churches and other religious gathering in the state.

Gov Ayade was equally very grateful to the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Christians of various denominations, and the entire Muslim community for their support and cooperation during the period of suspension of public worship.

Giving guidelines on the re-opening of churches and mosques in the state, the Governor through the media aide said: “Starting from Sunday, May 24, 2020, church services are permitted but should be limited to the sitting capacity of the Church. Same applies to the 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.”

Ad

X whatsapp