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Moshood Adebayo
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos chapter, has hailed the relaxation of the lockdown on worship Centres.
It charged churches to comply with all regulations on COVID-19 to avoid losing the gains of the partial reopening.
Sanwo-Olu had on Saturday announced the reopening of worship centres in the Lagos from this weekend.
He declared worship centres should operate at 50 percent capacity while observing social distancing and wearing of masks with washing water providers and sanitisers provided for worshippers.
Lagos CAN Chairman, Apostle Alex Bamgbola, in a statement, said the reopening was a loud testimony to the prayers of church leaders.
“We must also thank our Lord God Jehovah, for giving our dear Governor strength, wisdom, understanding and guidance since the beginning of this dark period in our State and nation.”
Despite the partial reopening, Bamgbola warned the battle against coronavirus was not over.
It said the partial reopening was a test by government that churches must pass through strict compliance. He asked churches to continue interceding and cooperate fully with government’s directives to avoid negative consequences.
“The state government is putting a great responsibility upon the church in Lagos State. We must recognise consistently for now that the coronavirus pandemic is still lingering over us in the State.
“All Christian worship centres in the State must be fully prepared and in full compliance before Sunday August 9, 2020.
“There must be proper monitoring and supervision by each denomination, to ensure and ascertain full compliance of the agreed protocols. This is to avoid any embarrassment of sanctions by Lagos State Government authorities,” he said.
