Churches haven’t relaxed on Covid-19 – CAN

By Damilola Kushimo

The Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN), Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has revealed how it mandated all the churches under the association to always comply with preventive measures against the re occurrence of Covid-19 as predicted.

The Co-ordinator of the Association in Isolo, Rev. Dr. Babafemi Ajibola  explained that all the churches in the council area have not for once relaxed on observing the government directives on coronavirus to prevent its reoccurrence in the society.

He noted that compliance with the Covid-19 protocols in their various churches have been high, saying hand washing, use of nose covers, use of alcohol based hand sanitizer were still upheld in the churches.

The government has warned of possible  outbreak of the second phase of coronavirus especially in some states like Lagos and appealed for compliance

Government has advised individuals worship centres on the need to sustain strict adherence to safety protocols against the virus to prevent its reoccurrence.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi said the government may be forced to sanction religious organisations that flout the regulations to combat Covid-19 as its second wave looms.

Defending the members of his association, Ajibola, boasted that their members are adhering strictly to the protocols as monitored by the association, saying there is no cause for alarm in Isolo.

“We have been duly advised at our meetings and our ministers and priests are very matured and highly responsible adults, so no issues. The first (wave) should have been the worst hit. The God Almighty who took care the first outbreak of the virus is still alive, He has not abdicated His throne. But one our own, we are guiding against its reoccurrence,” he said.