Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rescinded indefinitely plans to reopen churches, mosques.
There were earlier speculations that the state might consider reopening religious houses.
However, in a statement made public through Governor Sanwo-Olu's official handle on twitter, on the evening of June 16, the initial consideration would now be halted.
Sanwo-Olu said the decision was informed by an increase in index cases in Lagos.
Dear Lagos,
Due to the continuous increase of #COVID19 cases in our state, we have rescinded till further notice our earlier decision to open churches and mosques for worship.
We are now fully in the phase of personal responsibility regarding this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/zDJcTlezcG
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) June 16, 2020
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Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple’s Bite International Magazine.
There were earlier speculations that the state might consider reopening religious houses.
However, in a statement made public through Governor Sanwo-Olu's official handle on twitter, on the evening of June 16, the initial consideration would now be halted.
Sanwo-Olu said the decision was informed by an increase in index cases in Lagos.
Dear Lagos,
Due to the continuous increase of #COVID19 cases in our state, we have rescinded till further notice our earlier decision to open churches and mosques for worship.
We are now fully in the phase of personal responsibility regarding this pandemic. pic.twitter.com/zDJcTlezcG
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) June 16, 2020
Also Read: WhatsApp Commences Payment Feature Begins With Brazil
Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple’s Bite International Magazine.
