Like MFM, other churches have also ruled out the possibility of opening on Sunday. followlasg
Four months after they were closed as a preventive measure against further spread of COVID-19, churches and mosques have received the green light to commence operations at 50 per cent capacity. As the D-day approaches,reports that there are concerns whether adherents will religiously obey necessary protocols.
Only regular services or religious gatherings are permitted; no vigils or other programmes until further notice; people above 65 years are not allowed to attend; handwashing, sanitising, thermometer, as well as a mandatory face mask policy. Prior to the announcement, the government came under severe criticisms, especially from the Christian Association of Nigeria , some popular pastors such as David Oyedepo and Chris Oyakhilome who described as unacceptable, unjustifiable and untenable, the continued lockdown of worship centres while markets and other less-organised places were allowed to function.
Hailing the decision, Lagos CAN Chairman, Apostle Alex Bamgbola said the move was a loud testimony to the prayers of church leaders, just as he urged churches to comply with all regulations on COVID-19 to avoid losing the gains of the re-opening. “What has changed? Nothing but Jesus! The gang-up of hell cannot prevail against it. What a joy that nothing has tampered with this joy. Shame on the devil! The revival fire is burning hot, hotter by the day,” said Oyedepo who emphasised that nothing can stop the church in Nigeria from moving forward.
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