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Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
Ondo State government has ordered an immediate suspension of all religious activities and programmes by churches and mosques in the state.
Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo also ordered that all public gatherings should be put on hold till further notice.
Governor Akeredolu said the state government took the decision to avoid the spread of corona virus disease.
The statement reads “crowds in all churches and mosques across the state must be regulated until further notice. For emphasis, churches and mosques with large crowds are advised strongly to break into more worship syndicates (services). This is to curtail excessive physical contacts.
“People should avoid the use of common cups and chalice in the case of churches, for drinking. In this regard, it is advised that disposable cups must suffice, if at all.
“That the convocation ceremony of the Ondo State Universtity of Science and Technology, Okitipupa earlier scheduled for Saturday, 21st March, 2020 is postponed indefinitely.
“Where there are needs for clarifications on the closure of schools, all stakeholders and partners, including examination bodies as well as proprietors of private schools are enjoined to get in touch with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for such.
“While the Government puts structures in place to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, it is pertinent that the citizenry takes more seriously, the above precautionary measures in addition to those enumerated by Mr. Governor in his broadcast to the State,” the statement added.
