Our states on Wednesday opened worship centres for Christians and Muslims to carry out their religious obligations – but under very strict conditions.
The decision is in line with the advice by the Federal Government that states should take charge but with full enforcement of the guidelines as released by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Control.Kaduna State said it will release its guidelines by weekend while talks are ongoing in the Federal Capital Territory between the Administration and religious leaders.
“Worshippers must avoid exchange of banters and social distancing must be strictly observed. Windows in churches and mosques should be opened during worship for ventilation. Signage and notices should be placed at strategic locations to remind worshippers of best hygiene practices to be observed.” “There must be water and soap for washing of hands. Also, alcohol-based hand sanitisers must be kept for use by the people.He said markets could open, but with strict observance of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control protocol.“Burials and other ceremonies should not have more than 30 persons at a time.KWARA
“Each worship centre shall make provisions for hand washing or hand sanitisers, and infrared thermometer“There shall be no hand shaking or hugging among worshippers “Government’s officials shall conduct random visits to worship centres to take samples and do temperature checks He said it is necessary for such places to ensure compliance with safety rules, including mandatory use of face masks; provision of hand washing facilities/sanitisers; and extensive temperature checks.
“I agree that Fridays and Sundays should be free for muslims and christians to worship their God. What we need to do as a people is to help ourselves. Government has been doing a lot. We need to strictly comply with the COVID-19 protocols for our good health and that of the members of our families.
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