Churches, mosques may remain shut in Lagos over disagreement on guidelines

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Indications have emerged that churches and mosques in Lagos may not reopen soon for worshippers due to disagreement on protocols and guidelines between the state government and religious leaders. Nigeria LagosState Lockdown Covid19

Although the Federal Government on Monday lifted the ban on mosques and churches in the country based on guidelines and protocols agreed with state governments, but the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, speaking at a ministerial press briefing to commemorate the first year in office of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the possibility of reopening churches and mosques in the state had been ruled out.

“We also had one with the leaders of the two faiths and I want to tell you categorically that at that meeting, possibility of reopening religious houses was ruled out totally. “He said if more than 20 or 50 people are staying at his back he is not going to take responsibility for their presence.

 

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